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i was reading this article looking for something that mentioned helping the low income american citizens. where is the help bringing our own up in the world instead of letting our own rot in poverty while we help some kid on the other side of the globe who may end up using the technology to eventually enslave the poor americans (as it would be known in those days).

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You miss my point  Dave P. | 09/29/05
*applaud*  linuxoverwindows | 09/29/05
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