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Bohunk68

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12. Ah, yes, "The country is not ready" argument.

Wed May 14, 2025, 09:14 AM

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Been hearing that all my life, and at 81, getting tired of it. It is brought out everytime any LGBT person is seen as leadership potential. The next line is, well, that's the way it is. So, what are you doing to change that? This forum is for people who see the need of all to have at least the opportunity.

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