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I hate injustice, and I can't help but speak against it. But I don't want to get involved in politics.
Serj Tankian
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Serj Tankian
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 21
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I have a more direct avenue to expression as an artist than I ever would as a politician.
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