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His first experience of the schoolyard on his first day, shown total disregard by all of his peers, as pecking order being established, viewing disorder he was unsure if, or how to interact for no reason he was physically attacked by children that he had known as good friends his status in the pecking order now depends, demonstrating courage, and determination, looking to gang leaders for inspiration allowing himself to take pain and beatings gaining respect that he was seeking, after years of unhappiness, abuse he had gained some knowledge that he could use in future life, schoolyard politics into lifetime Politics, never again a victim of any crime. 14 April 2017. Contest:- schoolyard politics.

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Date: 4/14/2017 11:32:00 PM
Excellent, starkness I appreciate, no beating around the bush here! 7 :)
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Roy Pett
Date: 4/15/2017 2:37:00 AM
Thank you very much Maureen for your support and generosity, Roy. :))

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