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I believe that when you provide information to people, they become less fearful and they will engage more in their democracy if they are empowered with information.

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Michael Moore
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 23
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Army Specialist Bradley Manning deserves a medal, not prison.
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I don't want people leaving the theater depressed after my movies. I want them angry.
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I'm very blessed and fortunate that people want to go see my movies.
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If there ever is a struggle, making a good movie will always supersede the need to be noble.
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