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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 04:52 PM
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Astronaut Scott Kelly's statement from space
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12157346

"As I look out the window, I see a very beautiful planet that seems very inviting and peaceful," said Cmdr Kelly. "Unfortunately, it is not.

"These days, we are constantly reminded of the unspeakable acts of violence and damage we can inflict upon one another, not just with our actions but also with our irresponsible words."

"We are better than this. We must do better," he said.
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Oceansaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 04:55 PM
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1. K&R...n/t
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onenote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 05:24 PM
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2. k/r
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Control-Z Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 05:36 PM
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3. Wow.
That took my my breath away. Listening to the audio from space, by a family member, with the moment of silence at the end, was uniquely moving.

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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 05:37 PM
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4. it gave me goosebumps
and I'm almost as jaded as they come
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 05:37 PM
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5. it gave me goosebumps
and I'm almost as jaded as they come
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GentryDixon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 05:51 PM
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6. This is sad beyond belief.
It's like a voice from above. I hope this will penetrate the hate filled hearts that have been fomented by the disgusting rhetoric of the last two years.

I do not care how much they deny it. Sarah Palin started this madness. She has no shame and no soul.
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Number23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 06:05 PM
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7. Uzy, I appreciate this post so much
I'm seeing so much denial, rage, folks mad at the Sheriff, folks mad at everyone and a whole lot of finger pointing as to what group or end of the political spectrum has done the worse for longer.

Thanks to Scott Kelly for reminding us what is important. And that the "irresponsible words" causing all of this hate can come from anywhere and often do. Happy to rec.
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donheld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 11:22 PM
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8. Great Post
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