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The nation was tearing itself apart over pro-life and pro-choice but completely ignored the problems of the kids who were already here. I mean, no schools, no work, no clue if they'd even have a future. They just went nuts!

Neal Shusterman

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Neal Shusterman
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: November 12
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