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Rather than trying to put an end to Eminem or some other rapper, politicians should think about why they're rapping. It's easier to try to censor some kid who's swearing about poverty than it is to stop the poverty.

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Willie Nelson
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: April 10
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