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Violence in America

Violence begetting violence, 
we declare a war;

 send to prison men
who did not commit violent crimes.

 Abandonment of women is high,
children having children.

 A whore does not accrue her civil rights.
Black men to police are a target.

 Where we vote is controlled by the parties. 
Homes become armed forts.

Politics and SocietySuzi PeelMarch 11, 2014
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