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biophile

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16. That's a good point

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #9)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 08:41 PM

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My daughter works in a dementia unit and she says those old people can’t remember names, or family or what day it is but they don’t ever forget their racism or bigotry. They will call the aides awful names and slurs all while cursing at those who are literally helping them live, move and eat.

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