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"Judaism is inherently tolerant of how any individual pursues Tikun Olam making it not merely an obligation but an opportunity for expression. I found my voice in journalism."

— Josh Tyrangiel

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"Double *sigh*. _04 is going onto thousands of CDs even as we speak, so to speak."

— Larry Wall

Technology1954

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"Where there is official censorship it is a sign that speech is serious. Where there is none, it is pretty certain that the official spokesmen have all the loud-speakers."

— Paul Goodman

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