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People are going to do stupid things, but you don't take away the freedom because somebody makes a stupid decision.
Jesse Ventura
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Jesse Ventura
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 15
Film Actor
Peace Activist
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Professional Wrestler
Radio Personality
Sports Commentator
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jesse The Body Ventura
James George Janos
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