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In recognition of Memorial Day, I am working on the peace to conclude a long North/South American war. To that end, I joined the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition team raising money on CrowdRise. My goal is to raise $1,000,000.

https://www.crowdrise.com/thenextten-leap/fundraiser/hugeupside


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