₦airaland Forum

REPRESENTING: UNILORIN
NEYOOR

Religion and Ethnic diversities in Nigeria: triggers for national
chaos or reason we still stand?

All protocols are dully and appropriately observed. I go by the nomenclature, Oyedeji Oyeniyi a.k.a Neyoor, a representative of the
better by far university of Ilorin. With a thunderous and vociferous voiceless voice, I'm here to Support the motion that goes thus: Religion and Ethnic diversities in Nigeria: triggers for national chaos or reason we still stand?

An argument ensues only when an issue is untrue or in a wishy-washy mode, but in a case like this, the topic is not a debate nor an issue to drag, I will just like to open the eyes of my humble readers and that of my co-debaters to this topic, as I do justice to it.

Nigeria, a country where her citizens belong to different castes, religions and regions and speak different languages is still acknowledging the fact that we are one, through the introduction of some policies like, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, the Unity Schools, the Federal Character principle and States creation among few. I know my opponent and my esteemed readers would want to use the above factor stated by me, as a fact to oppose the topic that goes thus: Religion and Ethnic diversities in Nigeria: triggers for national chaos or reason we still stand?, but I would like you to narrow your mind to the coherent, concise and correct points I'm ready to unleash to buttress my assertion that; Religion and Ethnic diversities in Nigeria Triggers National Chaos rather than symbolizing our unity.

Firstly, religion and ethnic diversities in Nigeria creates room for selfish desires. Unity is one of those hard to describe art terms but, when it's present, your eye and brain are pleased to see it. Religion and Ethnic diversities is one of the major problems causing disunity and chaos in this country and this is born out of selfish interest from religion and ethnic extremists. A typical example was practiced
in the last National Electoral process that took place in this country. A situation where a particular region was striving hard to retain power, while another region, with born to rule ideology was trying hard to unseat the incumbent. The election results from both region clearly shows a resemblance of selfish ambition to rule. I'm sure my opponents were also aware that the 2011 post-election violence were triggered by religion and ethnic diversities in Nigeria.

Moreover, Ethnic and Religion are interwoven because they causes similar problems and it is on this note that I want to quote Dr. Rafiu
Ibrahim of department of religion, University of Ilorin, he said in one of his articles that; differences in our religion and culture are
one of the major tools used in disrupting and polarizing the peace and well being of this society, instead of binding us together. Religion and Ethnic diversities plays a major role in hindering inter-tribal relationships, such as inter-tribal marriages. Many parents and guardians prefer their children to marry from their tribe because of the language difference and some stupid conventional beliefs. This is really derogatory to the unity of this country.

Furthermore, Religion and Ethnic diversities is causing chaos and severe set back to the economy sector of this nation, it is serving
as a barrier to free flow of most business transactions in Nigeria. A situation where Yoruba men fear to engage in business activities with
the Easterners in Nigeria, they are always with the opinion that Igbo people will cheat them, since they play the smart one in business
ventures. The Igbos also fear to trade with the Northerners, because of the fear of being rejected or even attacked by the Hausas. Now, tell me how religion and ethnic diversities is uniting us in this contest.

My opponent might want to make reference to the 1914 amalgamation that was introduced by Sir Lord Lugard, as a cogent for unity in this country but believe me, what we are now witnessing in Nigeria of today is a shadow of the so called amalgamation process. There is absolute higledy-pigledy, economic collapse, political commotion, wars, social dislocation e.t.c, in our country of today and this is imminent because we are torn apart by our religion and ethnic views. I'm even afraid we might just woke up a day and see a particular ethnic group clamouring for freedom, because they no longer enjoy the unity we share.

It is opprobrious, sardonic and devastating to see that Nigeria, a country united by her geographical location, universal skin colour and skeptically bi-lingual is suffering more harm from the deadly virus called religion and ethnic diversities.


Thanks!



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UNILORIN OR FUNAAB? Which school is going to shine today?

Let's wait and find out by seeing how it goes today...---- Lalasticlala...

Neyoor:
Has any of my schoolmates submitted an entry yet?

None.

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My fellow debaters
Good day Ladies and Gentlemen

Lagos State University debaters are here to oppose blatantly and firmly the topic, Legalization of Abortion in Nigeria: A freedom of Choice.
The controversy as to whether abortion on demand should be legalized in Nigeria has been long and protracted. A great many insist that all forms of willful abortion should be criminalized. In this school of thought, we find the Catholic Church at the baseline. Nevertheless, the leftist pro-choice school defends the opinion that it is only fair and just that a woman should be left to decide in such a grave matter about her life and health. The end of civil and criminal laws is to safeguard relationships and environments conducive to life as well as to protect life together with the property that enhances same. When laws municipal and/or international derail from this objective, doom is obviously impending. A proper understanding of the ultimate essence of law is therefore the intensification of conditions and circumstances favorable to life and human coexistence. A primary principle of Natural law relates to the preservation of life conatus essendi from the same derives the imperative of procreation and the inviolability of the human family as secondary principles. Hence any legal system that is properly inspired by the Natural law is likely to oppose all threats to life and living conditions of citizens.

Sequel to the above analysis, abortion as we shall try to understand it is one of the most fundamental anti-life preservation devices. Etymologically, it comes from two Latin words abortus and abortive meaning miscarriage, premature birth or perishing by an untimely birth respectively. Hence, in the widest intention of the word, abortion includes all cases of fetal expulsion from the womb whether inadvertently – miscarriage or spontaneous abortion or induced – abortion on demand. However, in its most concise extension, abortion so to speak denotes all cases of induced abortions. It is in this understanding that Fagothey states that: “abortion is the expulsion of a non viable fetus, that is of one too young to live outside the womb.” In the opinion of Callaham, it is the “ending of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can live outside the female body.” For Mathews, it is “the termination of pregnancy before independent viability of the fetus develops.”The World Health Organization (WHO) defines unsafe abortion as a procedure for terminating a pregnancy performed by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment not in conformity with minimal medical standards, or both.

In modern society, one of the most aggressive challenges to human life is the question of legal abortion. Here, what started with modern irreligion and craze for materialism is sought to be given a legal affirmation by a legislative act. Presently, many countries in Europe and America have given the seal to that culture of death. Down here in Nigeria, the debate continues and the two camps to the debate are flexing muscles for legislative recognition. The questions that have been addressed by both parties to the controversy include: when does life begin? Is a fetus a human person? What is the effect of fetal viability in the ascertainment of right? Is the health of the mother and/or her convenience a sufficient reason for a legislative action in favor of abortion? These questions and many more are Para-legal concerns before a dependable legal position can be taken by our courts and law makers.
There is no scientific doubt whatsoever that human life begins when the ovum of the mother and the sperm of the father unite. And at that point the whole genetic plan and code of that individual is there. The above words of Marks, the world leader of the pro-life movement, summarize the stand of the Lagos state University on the Topic. Fetal life, totally different from the mother’s, has separate and complete genetic constitution of forty-six chromosomes, and begins at conception. And any calculated attempt to abort it is morally reprehensible and ought also to be legally unlawful for law is a promoter of morals. In which case, what is moral and ethical will be defended by a legislative act. After conception, the embryo is alive and can now replace its own dying cells and needing nothing more but food and time to grow into a mature adulthood. This was demonstrated in Sweeney’s writing to the effect that “What is often called a cloth of blood is in fact a human being. Under electronic microscope, the different parts of a child’s body (head, eyes, arms, legs, etc.) are visibly forming within three weeks of conception.” Scientifically, after twenty-five days, the heart is beating already and by thirty days the brain is fully formed and all the organs are set for action.

Law and Morality are two institutions that greatly influence one another. It must be observed that under strict rational and ethical considerations, the life of the mother is not of any greater value than the life of the child/fetus. To justify abortion on the grounds of maternal indications fails because, human life is the same and of equal value whether of the mother or of the unborn. Man’s freedom and convenience stops where those of others including the unborn begin. No man can lawfully expend another’s life in favor of his own. At conception a distinct subject of right and legal protection is generated by natures act and reason. Not even when the subject is defective and/or deformed does it qualify for death by killing. “Care not killing” says Fagothey is due to the defective fetus. Killing is not therapeutic. It cannot heal. Both are hermeneutical opposites. Not even the issue of using “viability” defined in terms of “survivability” to determine permissibility of abortion is acceptable to the metaphysics of life. Viability rests on the sophistication of external support system prevailing at a time. It has no relationship with the value of the individual human life. Indeed, no one can decide for another in a matter as ultimate as having to die. This is the error of most modern legal systems which the Legal System in Nigeria must not follow. All freedoms which the laws have sought to defend pivot around the freedom to live and the denial of it amounts to the denial of the entire scheme of human freedom and the projection of a mechanistic world inimical to the moral universe and this defeats the end of our laws.
Every law, to be competent, as to regulate human and socio-political affairs ought to be reasonable and for law to be reasonable, it must draw from the rich deposits of moral, religious and sociological considerations which blend into the normative composite of the richest values of human history. Therefore, I think I need not emphasize much on the need for all us to rally round against the Legalization of Abortion in Nigeria as it is not a right to Freedom of choice to negate a right to Life.

Thank you

REFERENCE
1. World Health Organization
2. RIGHT TO LIFE AND ABORTION DEBATE IN NIGERIA: A CASE FOR THE LEGISLATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE-EFFECT - Maurice Okechukwu Izunwa
3. No. 2, Albertta, Life Ethics Centre, 1992, P. 1 - Hence Alphonse De Valk
4. Roe v. Wade (1973) 410 U.S. 113, 93 S.Ct. 705
5. A. Fagothey, Right and Reason Collumbus, c.u. Moshby Co., 1959
6. D. Callaham, “Abortion” World Book Encyclopedia Chicago, Child-craft International inc., 1979
7. H.M. Leonard, “Abortion” Encyclopedia Britanica New York: William Benton Pub., 1972,
8. B. Sarvis and R. Hyman, The Abortion Controversy New York, Columbia University press,1974.
9. P. Mark, “Interview on Abortion” Touch Magazine, No. 95 July-November, 1990
10. R.V. Wade (1973) 410 U.S. 113, 93 S.Ct. 705.
11. Willke, Abortion: Questions and Answers, Ohio, Hayes Pub. Co., 2003




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SCHOOL: THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN.
NAME: Sammyscholar
TOPIC: Legalization of Abortion in Nigeria: a Freedom of Choice
STANCE: supporting
 
In every nook of Nigeria today, it is common to see countless children wondering about with no one to point at has their parent or where to point at as their place of abode. Many of them are product of unwanted pregnancy whose parent had dumped on the street few days after they were born. Cases abound of babies dumped on refuse sites, walk-ways, etc. Many of them were never planned for in the first place. Such children are those that grow to become menace to the society.
 
More pressing are the cases of pregnant women who had severe complications [that sometimes result in mortality] as result of their bad state of health. So also are the unfortunate rape victims who had to contend with unwanted pregnancies that they had never wished nor bargained for. They [in most cases] had to live with the ugly stigma for the rest of their lives. All these could have been contained [and could only be contained] if there is an instrumental law legalizing safe abortion so women can have proper control of their lives.
 
Dishearteningly, whilst many have been advocating safe abortions as the way to go, some have vehemently disagreed, calling it barbaric, inhumane, murder and all sorts of names. As a pro-choice and a progressive, I make bold to say: LEGALIZATION OF ABORTION IN NIGERIA IS A FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
 
We cannot continue to deny women the right to make choice about issues affecting their lives and expect a peaceful and serene society. Every woman must have the right to choose whether or not to have an early termination of pregnancy according to her own will. Abortion is not a murder to a pregnant woman whose life is in danger and could only survive by getting ride of her pregnancy. Abortion is never inhumane for a rape victim whose aspirations have been traumatized and could only be revived by aborting her unsolicited pregnancy. What do we say of parent that has had the optimum children they can cater for but, mistakenly, had a pregnancy that could destabilize their family forever? Of course, having an abortion is the way to go! Or can we contest the fact that no one is above mistake?
 
Many anti-abortion advocates may say abortion denies the fetus the right to life. But it does not! Getting ride of pregnancy when it poses a threat to the life of a woman is not a murder. It becomes a murder only when there are no solid reasons to justify the action. Many may even go further to say abortion is dangerous for the lives of women. It is not! It only becomes dangerous when it is handled by illegal and unprofessional health workers; which are more reasons why abortion should be legalized so women can have access to legal and quality abortion procedures under the care of professional health practitioners.
 
Many countries that have made it illegal to have abortion are now nursing their wounds. One of such countries, Romania, under its dictator, Nicolai Ceausescu, made declaration that the country's policy of legal and safe abortion be reversed. Instead of reducing abortion, it led to the mushroom of underground abortion networks. Countless maternal deaths were recorded as a result of unsuccessful abortions handled by illegal and unprofessional health workers. Countless babies died for lack of medical care, food, and maternal beds. According to Joyce Arthur's article published on ‘pro CHOICE action network’ site in 1999; "the country [Romania] was so embarrassed at its soaring maternal and infant mortality rate that it abandoned international standards for recording them. Over 20 years, an estimated 10,000 women died needlessly from illegal abortion alone. Ceausescu's action led to his down fall [he was executed in 1989], and it resulted in thousands of abandoned and neglected children whose plight moved the world"
 
In conclusion, abortion is not a murder; it is not a denial of life if it is done at the right time and under the right conditions. Having access to safe abortion is the only way to protect our society against proliferation of: maternal and infant mortality, crippling emotional handicaps, troubled home and family, abuse and neglect of children by parents, early/unplanned parent hood, juvenile delinquency/criminality, and other ugly occurrences.
 
Lest I close, I once again, established solidly that: legalizing abortion in Nigeria does not mean everyone must have abortion; it is only a freedom of choice and no woman should be forced against her will. Thank you.
 
REFERENCES:
1)      abortion.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=1447

2)      http://socialistworker.org/2013/11/01/abortion-every-womans-right
3)      http://www.123helpme.com/assets/16885.html
4)      http://www.prochoiceactionnetwork-canada.org/abortioninfo/history.shtml

Name: Danjuma Joseph
School:Abu Zaria

DECAMPING OF POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS IS A REBRAND OF NATIONAL PROBLEM.

I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early days of its successful experiment, that corruption has been imputed to many members who are occupying political offices, and the right of the people have been bartered for unreasonable and bias promises for the office and this act is possible through decamping, defection, and cross carpeting which is simply defined as a process of moving from one party to another due to some political benefits.. It is rather unfortunate that since independence, Nigerians have been governed largely by a group of fickle minded, unprincipled, and unethical political leaders. Over time, citizens of this great country have prayed, revolted and are now learning to live with the travails of the effects of being ruled by clueless politicians who have used their power in government to fatten their pocket.


In my own way, I call decamping as political prostitution, and this act has brought about instability in the government of a given country. Individuals, who have forecasted about their defeat, decamp to another party, in order for them to have high chances of getting into power. When these people get into power through the latter party, they will eventually forget about their primary motive of coming into power and by so doing, their government will be simply what I call "father to child government." which makes every of the moves and action of the politicians to be dictated to them by their godfathers. This act destroys a nation so fast.


Furthermore, politicians who decamped from one party to another, do so, out of their own selfish interest and this has a means of bringing down the smooth running of a good government. Most citizens are left helpless simply because of the rampant act of decamping by our politicians. Having discerned the lack of honour among decamped politicians and also the lack of ideology in the political parties. The citizens being governed are left with no other options but to believe that politicians are out there to jeopardize the government.


Decamping causes enmity amongst politicians and also causes chaos amongst them. For example we noticed the unfathomable switch form LP to PDP exhibited by Gov. Olusegun Mimiko which caused lot of disagreement between him and his former party. He knew of the fact that he won the election of hid state twice and became the first man to win election twice in the state. and did not realize that people voted him into the office not because of the party but simply because of who he Is to them. Also this act occurred with Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Olusegun oni who decamped to APC and also Isiaka Adeleke who also decamped to APC.This has not been easy for them at all. Simply because the act has certainly brought about plenty disagreement between them and their former party. And also to the humble citizens that voted them into power. Loyalty and trust is lagging from the citizens because of this act.


Furthermore, politicians who decamped from one party to another are highly tempted to exhibit what I call nepotism and chauvinism. Simply because most of them don't give offices to well-deserved individuals rather they give it to those who are very close to them in order for them to embezzle and destabilize the economy of the nation. And this act brings about the incompetency of office holder. When the masses have observed and notice this act of incompetence amongst leaders, they will be forced to act carelessly and when this happens innocent lives might be taken away.

Hmmm! With the rate at which decamping is getting to in this country and the world at large. I am left with no other option but to say that if our government officials are in charge of Sahara desert, then in few years to come there will be no sand in the desert. On this note I am urging the citizens of this great nation to come together and be united in using their right and their power to vote for efficient and transformative leaders who can stand the test of time. Decamping is not good for a country that wants to retain unity and peace amongst citizens.
ONE LOVE, ONE PEACE, ONE NIGERIA



References:
free dictionary .com definition on politics and decamping

pulse politics forum website

The nation news on politics

wikipedia.org definition on decamping





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Name: Sobaloju Israel Dara
School: Obafemi Awolowo University.
Username on Nairaland: Microflux



DECAMPING OF POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDER: AN INDICATION OF A BETTER NATION OR A REBRAND OF NATIONAL PROBLEM.
Most of the headlines that ravaged the news portals(both the prints,TV stations and Radio stations inclusive) in Nigeria throughout the pre-elections and post-elections period had "Decamp'' as the action word. Due to the misappropriation, misinterpretation and misconceptions of the word ''Decamp'', listeners, viewers, and readers had been swayed off. Therefore they unjustly judge the word and sometimes propose to abolish it. That is why I am here today to debunk the usage without surmising. But before I proceed, however it is absolutely imperative to give honour to whom honour is due. I salute you, the moderators, chairperson, panel of judges, accurate timekeeper, co-debaters, fellow Nairalanders, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sobaloju Israel a student of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, I am here today to speak for the statement that says ''Decamping of Political office holder: an indication of a better nation''
In our bid to understand why decamping of political office holder is an indication of a better Nation, it is, perhaps wise and appropriate for us to understand what we mean by the term political decamping.
For a better undersanding, The term decamp is quite clearly attributed to the political world. Political decamping, therefore, means suddenly leaving a party for another.
The political office holders of a nation are the determinants of her development, for the period they are imminent in the office. Therefore, if the citizens expects good governance, and development, the political class should be independent on steps they take concerning their political platform. It stands to reason that any politician in his or her right senses, would strictly obey the tenets of good governance and the citizens betterment in his decisions.
One of the holy books emphatically cited ''Bad company corrupts good manners.'' when a poltician(party member) is surrounded with fraudsters, or individuals guilty of all vertical offences. His or her operations will seem like a seed growing amidst thorns. In no time, the thorns will overshadow and kill the seed as it germinates. So, therefore, when a good politician is operating among bad peers, their evil deed will overshadow his works, and even corrupt him. To be rigid on these, I will like to infer a story from the Bible. In the holy book, when God wanted to bless Abram, he called him out of his father's (Teran) house. Why? In my view, because if he bless him in his father's house, the corrupted ones therein will exhorbitantly exploit him, and make all his blessings a waste. My opponent may opine, were they not supported by my so-called bad company during elections? I also, will like to ask, was Abram not born and bred in his father's house?
On the other hand, we should see political decamping(when justly done) as a blessing to our constitution in these generation, because it gives politicians the right to outrightly protest any forceful claims by their political parties or leaders. Instead of negating actions of decampees, we citizens should see to holding our political leaders responsible for their manifestoes during electioneering campaigns.
Unequivocally, it is a truism that in politics there is no parmanent friends but permanent rights. One veritable instrument by which politicians give eloquent expression, of this concept of parmanet rights as against parmanent friends is through decamping from one political camp to another whenever the individual's right is threatened or arbitrated by the camp. For avoidance of doubt, the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria (as amended). Accordingly, sections 68(1) (g) and 109 (1) (g) of the constitution copiously gauranteed the right to decamp in events of factions or crisis. Fortunately, this is an advantage to the growth of our tender democracy. In recent times, one of the major reasons why political office holders are not effective in their duties is because of the pressure applied on them by their political platform leaders in choosing their political counterparts(ministers, commisioners, aides among others). Whereas this people imposed on them to be placed in this positions are people of bad governance record. This may lead to segregation or division. The best solution in view of the rights such political office holder has, by the constitution, if the pressure is hyped, he can decamp to another party where he will be able to fufil is aims for the citizens betterment. Decamping is a blessing indeed!
Political decamping, sure, do have a negative effect on our democracy, when unjustly done because of self interest. But it's sure a catalyst in our constitution, that gives enablement to politicians for freedom of their will. With this, I will buttress my assertions with what Atiku Abubakar said on why he decamped from Peoples Democratic Party to All Progressive Party ''My decision may not satisfy some of my friends and associates. In the end, however, I have to put the interest of our country first. This country has done so much for me and it deserves all we can do to make our people better.''
Indeed, without fear of any contradiction, I emphatically maintain that if our nation wants to be great, and our democracy to survive, economically, socially, among others. The law that backs political decamping should be strengthened, and any barrier or punishment attached to it should be totally forbidden- exactly what we need for building a better nation.
I'd love to end with this statement from Dr Goodluck Jonathan(GCFR) [President of the Federal republic of Nigeria] ''let us forget our religious and ethnic diversities and focus on our nation's development no matter the cost.'' the cost may be decamping from a great party to a poor one.
Come off the bias today
Thanks for reading.


References
http://dailytrust.com
http://wikipedia.com/political-decamping
Oxford Advanced learners Dictionary 8th edition
http://www.nigerreporters.com/atiku-decamps-to-apc/&source=s&q=atiku+abubakar+decamp+to+apc+what+he+said&sa=X&ei=4yRXVaPxEKXP7gbXtIDIBg&ved=0CAcQFjAA.



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hi

Barackmeringo:
submitting the essay ain't the problem, but writing is.

we are all in this competition to win....i really don't think i can churn out a reasonable essay with the kinda condition i am in.

a worthy essay need to have many things which my current frame of mind can not provide.


i and Danjuma both have paper tomorrow morning and i dont want a divided attention. maybe if fellow Abusites can help out...but myself cant provide anything before that time.

if am not mistaken, only i and DanJ are available for now, i think.

in a nutshell you may have to spare some more time after my paper to come up with something reasonable.


i hope you understand.
thank you

Dan j already have his sent across.

Neyoor:
Are we submitting to the thread allocated for us or to ur email only?

My mail.

PHgirl:
Is the mountaineering only organized by ANSOAU? Will departments organize mountaineering trips?

Yes sure what's your department.?

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The first edition is now erstwhile yes it is , all plaudit, acclamation and adoration to God for the megahit of the first edition, and also to our personage Judges and audience..... and here we go with the SECOND CHAPTER OF this esteemed interschool online debate i hope you find it more poignant, savory, piquant and educative.... Relax and read enthralling, bedazzle and spellbind write up from our portentous, stupendous and astounding contestant ... it's our relish to welcome you to the SECOND edition of the NAIRALAND INTERSCHOOL DEBATE. For those who have not been following, you may go through the history here:
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Decamping of Political office holder: an indication of a better nation or a rebrand of national problems?

CHIEF HOST
Seun GCFR-NL
Mark Zuckergerg of Nigeria
CEO of Nairaland and Nigeria's youngest billionaire

CHAIRMAN
lalasticlala


COORDINATOR
Olawalebabs
Fynestboi
Richiez
Fattybabakay


JUDGES
Obinoscopy
Tgirl4real



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CONTESTANTS
OAU VS ABU ZARIA
[size=15pt]OAU[/size]
miracy
microflux
bolaji73
Oluwatola93




[size=15pt]ABU ZARIA[/size]
barackodam
teamsimple
neemcie
danjuma827

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I have an 8:00 am paper that day(tomorrow) and am just getting to know....

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Tolexander:
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