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Okay, you can die for your country, but know what you're doing while you're doing it.

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Tommy Chong
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: May 24
Actor
Comedian
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Edmonton
Alberta
Thomas B. Kin Chong
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Religion is run by thought police. 'Obey. Listen. This is what you do. Don't ask questions. Go die for your country.' The spirituality says, 'Okay, you can die for your country, but know what you're doing while you're doing it.'
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