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Feb 2016
First and foremost I must shield what I love. All that is with in my power I must do. I must be a voice of heralding giving warning of any danger. I must stand on the front line and defend what I believe in. From my native soil, to my dearest family, I must be brave and relentless. No one will stand for me but myself. In the breach I must be present, offering kindness and hope to those who are in need. I must take counsel among my brothers and sisters to know what they feel. To this end, I will offer my life and my fortune to preserve the way I choose to live. With respect for my neighbors and a willingness to ward off those of ill intent. My home must come first, before all other things. Though I may offer kindness to strangers and send help to those in distress in foreign lands, protecting my own is my first and greatest duty.
James M Vines
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James M Vines  57/M/Atlanta Georgia
(57/M/Atlanta Georgia)   
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