This is a great show that Sesame Street made especially for children whose parents are deployed in Iraq. It introduces Elmo’s father as serving in Iraq and preparing for his deployment. That’s not such a bad concept since Sesame Street had never shown Elmo’s father before. The show is hosted by Cuba Gooding Junior and follows several military families and interviews both the parents and the children. It discusses how preparing for deployment and deployment has affected the family unit as a whole and how children can deal with separation.

Wal Mart gave the show away and you can view and download the program online here

Now the program has been nominated for an Emmy award and it will be interesting to see if they win.

One of the most striking features or aspects of the show is the realization that many children were not prepared for their parent’s departure. One military mom tells with tears in her eyes, how her son kept asking every day for a year when his daddy was coming home.

The show is a good reminder that no matter how you feel about the war, or which side you are on, there are more than 600,000 American children under the age of five, who are living with a parent or parents deployed in war and for many of these children, their lives will be changed forever.

Sesame Street took the issue at hand and created this program to help answer the needs, concerns, and fears that children of deployed military personnel are facing. They also have several handouts that you can download from the site to help families cope with the stress of deployment.

If you are caring for a child whose parent or parents are deployed there are certain things that you should consider that will help you offer support for the child. One of the most important things is that you should keep communication open and honest. Children may have many questions regarding war and the number one fear that they may be experiencing is whether or not their parent will die. If children ask these questions, no matter how hard or painful it may be to discuss, the best course is to discuss them openly and honestly. In addition, some children may choose to live in the present situation. That means that they would like to focus on the activities at hand and may cope better with the deployment by not focusing on it.

Let your child choose how they best deal with things, but don’t confuse your child living in the presence with denial or avoidance. It isn’t a bad thing if your child doesn’t want to talk about the war or their parent who is deployed all of the time. Let your child lead the way and answer questions as they arise.

The program will air across the nation at different times on PBS however you can always visit the website and download the program for immediate viewing.

When it comes to determining facts and figures regarding the death toll in the Iraq war, there are a lot of questions. It seems that facts are calculated regarding US soldiers that have met their fate, however when it comes to determining how many Iraqis have died, no one is counting- or counting accurately.

The Iraq war began in March 2203, and at the onset there were a number of Iraqi casualties. In fact, we heard of one of the earliest “conquests” in reports of Iraqi death tolls. Some of the major victories in the Iraqi war have been defined by the deaths of key enemy figures. However, other than these notable deaths, it is hard to pinpoint exactly how many Iraqis have died.

For American soldiers, their deaths are reported and their names are only released after the military gives the official release. If you look on the Internet, you are sure to find conflicting information regarding the number of casualties. This is true for both American troops as well as Iraqi civilians. When it comes to finding the exact number and listing of names regarding American soldiers that have given their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom, your best source is the Department of Defense. They maintain an up to date list that includes all of the soldier’s names. You can access the list here:

Operation Iraqi Freedom Casualty List

According to the Operation Iraqi Freedom Casualty list there are 3, 628 soldiers that have lost their lives during the war.

These numbers are much lower than compared to the number of estimated casualties in Iraqi. Though it is difficult to pinpoint an exact number, the majority of resources show that the estimated figure of Iraqi civilian deaths since the war began in March 2003 is over 600,000. If you were to judge the war purely by looking at the number of casualties, you would surely come to the conclusion that the U.S. is winning for even though we have suffered great loss; the numbers are significantly less for the coalition troops then for Iraqis.

In addition to the amount of casualties, the number of estimated American wounded since the onset of the war is estimated to be near 30,000. The number of wounded American soldiers is growing and the challenges ahead are great. Many wonder how this wounded generation will face their lives ahead, filled with physical obstacles, brain injuries, and a staggering number of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. For those who have survived the Iraq conflict, there are still many who continue to deal with the casualties of war on a daily basis.

There are many organizations on the web that are trying to keep track of specific numbers regarding Iraqi casualties but it is virtually impossible to ever know for sure. There are many refugees that are fleeing Iraq and seeking shelter in neighboring countries, such as Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon. Currently, the United Nations refugee agency and the United Nation’s Children’s Fund are seeking $129 million dollars to help tens of thousand Iraqi refugee children enter school.

There are a lot of organizations that have answered the call of meeting our troops needs. The story regarding My Soldier is a little bit different though. You see, My Soldier was founded by Juan Salas, a naturalized United States American citizen who is originally from Venezuela. His love and commitment to America was proved when he committed nearly two years of his life serving in Iraq. While serving, Second Lieutenant Juan Salas was aware of how much encouragement he derived from receiving letters. He makes the point that his letters are a tangible form of encouragement that he can take with him throughout his life.

When his term in the Army was through, he decided that he would begin My Soldier, as a way to foster encouragement and support for his fellow soldiers. When Lieutenant Juan Salas returned to his college, Manhattanville, he shared his vision with the college president, Richard Berman. Together, they created Manhattanville College My Soldier.

Within one month of operation, the Manhattanville My Soldier had enlisted members in all fifty states. The program consists of civilians “adopting” a soldier. By adopting a soldier that is deployed, you pledge that you will send letters and emails in a timely periodic manner. The program will send you the details regarding a soldier that you may contact by allowing you access to download a My Soldier Starter Kit. The kit will give you guidelines regarding the contents of the letters. There is no guarantee that the soldier will engage in letter writing back; your commitment is that you will periodically write letters regardless.

A nice feature about the Manhattanville My Soldier program is that they work with communities to help encourage the younger generation to get involved. In fact, one of their programs is My Soldier in the Classroom. This program has allowed many children to write letters to our service men and women while strengthening letter-writing skills. You can access the resources and here: mysoldier.com

In addition to the free lesson plan, they feature a variety of programs that help ensure that the needs of our troops are being sufficiently met. The Hats off to Veterans is a new program that recognizes veterans as well as deployed soldiers. Additionally, the Hats off to Veterans program has a free starter kit as well.

To foster community service in the youth, Manhattanville College My Soldier offers an award for youth who have shown outstanding performance in community service through the My Soldier program. There is an application form that may be downloaded from the official website if you would like to apply for the award.

Another program that My Soldier features honors women who are deployed. The My Solider Her Story program focuses specifically on women in the military. To sign up, you will need to register then send an email with the subject line: Her Story. Within several days you will receive contact information so that you may begin writing letters. With any of the My Soldier programs, you may send a care package if you like. However, it is not a requirement. My Soldier is a wonderful way to ensure that our servicemen and women know that they are not forgotten about, but that they are appreciated, honored, and respected.

In a time when Democrats in congress are demanding a date set for the withdrawal for troops form Iraq, presidential candidate John McCain continues to stand his ground. Firm in his decision, he states, “We will not allow the United States of America to lose this war.”

Democrats are focusing on passing legislation that would set a concrete date for the removal of troops of Iraq. John McCain vehemently disagrees with this move and believes that the removal of troops is more than losing the war; it would mean genocide. In fact, John McCain is so resolved in his position against withdrawing our troops that he has expressed that he will not support a withdrawal even if it means forfeiting his presidential campaign.

With the presidential campaign at the forefront of politics right now, it is interesting that he would take such a firm resolute stance regarding the war. With so many opposed to the war, it is interesting to see how this will affect his run. One thing is certain however; John McCain made some clearly defined statements regarding his position on the war and our troops and has made it visible to Americans where he stands.

It may be due to this Republican Senator’s background that he takes such a firm stance. Senator McCain is a military man, he know war, has been in war, and has survived war. Married, he is the father of seven children and was born in the Panama Canal Zone. He served in Vietnam and is a decorated Veteran, having received the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Purple Heart. He is also a former prisoner of war.

One of his sons is enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy and his son; James enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2006. One thing is certain; he must believe in the war strongly enough to see his son enlist.

It would seem that his former experience with war and being a POW would greatly affect and shape his course of action regarding Iraq, and it has. He is solid when it comes to stating that we need to finish the course in Iraq, support our troops by not pulling them out early, and making sure that Al Qaeda does not gain the upper hand.

Now this post isn’t out to point to a presidential candidate one way or another, it is simply to bring to light the background behind Senator John McCain, and to take a look at why he is so resolute with his decision to keep our troops in Iraq and finish the course. What do you think? Do you think that as a former POW he should want a withdrawal and to end things as quickly and swiftly, saving others from the agony that he he experienced first hand? Or do you think that as a military professional America is safe trusting his judgment and following his recommendations? Do you think that his experience sheds light on his presidential candidacy?

What do you think?

Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been in the news lately for the poor conditions in which are soldiers have been enduring, while staying at their facility. However, on July 27, 2007, Walter Reed was in the news for other reasons. Fourteen soldiers received Purple Heart medals in a ceremony that included family, friends, servicemen and women, and Walter Reed medical staff. The audience totaled nearly 250 attendees.

The Purple Heart is awarded to soldiers who were wounded during times of war by enemy weapons; it is one of the most honored awards earned by any military personnel.

It was first awarded in 1932 and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (the official Purple Heart registry) is located in Newburgh, New York.

The fourteen soldiers were presented the medal on stage in front of the attendees. Army Brig. General Michael S. Tucker and Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey S. Hartless presented each soldier their medals.

Here is a list of the soldiers that received Purple Heart medals.

Staff Sgt. Scott Gentry who is 31 years old, was wounded when his vehicle was hit by an IED. He is from Spokane, Washington.

Sgt. Andre Marcus Knight is 29 years old. His platoon was struck by a 400-pound bomb, two of his platoon members died. He is from Petersburg, Virginia.

Sgt. Christopher Lynch is 21 years old. He was injured when a suicide bomber attacked his vehicle while he was on patrol in Iraq. He is from Whetland, California.

Sgt. Luis Martinez-Ramirez is 38 years old. An explosion wounded him while he was on patrol in Baghdad. He is from Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.

Sgt. Luis Rivera-Valentin is 30 years old and was wounded when an explosion struck while he was on clearance patrol in Baghdad. He is from Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

Spc. Terence Cook, is age 21 years old and from Clarksville, Md. An explosive device hit his vehicle.

Spc. Justin S. Davis is 27 years old and from Baton Rouge, La. He was shot while on duty guarding a schoolhouse in Iraq.

Spc. Daniel Gomez is 27 years old and from Midway City, California. He was injured when hit by a sniper.

Spc. Amando Hamid is 20 years old and from New York, N.Y. He was wounded when a 350-pound bomb exploded.

Spc. Anthony Labelle is 22 years old and from Worchester, Mass. He was wounded by an IED blast while patrolling Tal Afar, Iraq.

Spc. Joshua K. Lutz is 24 years old and from Palm Harbor, Fla. He was wounded by an IED blast while patrolling Iraq.

Spc. Jason Pinney is 24 years old and from Decatur, Indiana. He was shot near Afghanistan.

Pfc. Ian J. Gillis is 20 years old and from Santa Rosa, Calif. An IED explosion wounded him while he was on his way to help his fellow soldiers.

Pfc. Ronnie Hodges is 23 years old and from Jacksonville, N.C. He was wounded by an IED blast.

With the memorial of 9/11 soon approaching, many are thinking of ways that they can do something special to honor our service men and women. Volunteering time, donating money to organizations, and getting involved in local community outreaches that show morale support for our troops are all ways that people get involved. Now you can also help our troops through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Commonly known as the AAFES, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service offers a unique service entitled, “Gifts from the Homefront”. These are gift certificates that are distributed to military personnel. The gift certificates are used at AAFES food and retail stores, and may be used worldwide. This is an excellent way to send a gift to a serviceman or woman that is helpful as well as beneficial.

Another great benefit of giving the Gifts from the Homefront Certificates is the fact that if you don’t know whom to choose for a recipient, the organization will send your donation to a service man or woman for you. They are connected with Air Force members through the Air Force Aid Society, the American Red Cross, and the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, Fisher House Foundation, INC., Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Operation Homefront, Operation Interdependence, Soldier and Family Assistance Center, USA Cares, and the United Service Organization (USO). You can choose from any of these well-known and trusted organizations and place your donation through them.

A great idea is to have many people in your local community, businesses, government organizations get together and put your funds together to donate to the Gift Certificate program. It truly is one way in which you can rest assured that the recipients would benefit and derive great use from your contribution.

Another great aspect of Gifts from the Homefront is that they have great customer service representatives, and if you need to ask them a question regarding donating, you can call them at their (877) number. To gain a better understanding of how your donations and certificates are distributed, here is a break down according to all of the organizations that are involved.

The organizations that are responsible for distributing the certificates to military personnel include the American Red Cross and Operation Interdependence. If you donate to these organizations, you can rest assured the certificates will be distributed to soldiers that are deployed.

The following organizations distribute the certificates to help assist military members as well as their families: The Air Force Aid Society and Operation Homefront. The next organizations distribute gift certificates to soldiers and their families that are wounded and who are recovering in military facilities and VA hospitals. These organizations include: Fisher House, Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, and Military Members Participating in USO Programs. Finally, if you would like to donate your certificates to be used specifically for food and groceries, you can donate through the DECA Gift of Groceries Program.

Knowing exactly where your donation is going can mean a great deal to certain people. When contributing through Gifts from the Homefront, you can rest assured that you know where your donation is headed.

As our troops continue to fight and defend our country, supporting them is a commitment that we must make. In fact, no matter what your personal beliefs may be regarding the nature of the war, or your political preferences, there is no excuse for not supporting our troops. Our troops are America’s sons and daughters and they are giving their very lives to secure our freedom. We owe it to help our soldiers in any way that we can.

Now, there is a wonderful organization that is making sure you can help show your support of our service men and women. Fisher House

Fisher House is a trademarked program. They provide a certain service that many military families are in desperate need of- housing for the family members of wounded veterans.

When a veteran becomes wounded or injured and needs to stay in a military hospital or VA center, they are often separated from their loved ones and their immediate families. There is no doubt that our veterans need extra assistance and that our VA hospitals have not been doing their best to meet our veterans needs in the best manner possible. Until these problems are rectified, it is imperative that organizations pick up the slack. Fisher House has done more than pick up the slack, they have gone far and beyond the call of duty.

Fisher House establishes “comfort homes” that are used to house family members of service men and women who are committed to staying in a military center or VA hospital due to illness or injury. Comfort Homes have been established and are set up at every major VA hospital and medical center. To date, more than 8,5000 families have utilized the services provided by Fisher House. The program began in 1990 and has helped countless veterans recover with the aid and assistance of their loved ones.

A family stays in a Comfort Home for a cost of less than $10.00 each day. There is also housing provided at no cost for certain rooms. In addition to the Comfort Homes, Fisher Houses also provides other programs to support and aid service men and women. With their Hero Miles program, Fisher House has helped provide more than 10,000 air tickets for service man and women and their families. It has been estimated that the retail value of these tickets is well over 12 million dollars.

The Fisher House Foundation also works with the Scholarships for Military Children Program. This program is funded by donations provided by the suppliers of products sold to commissaries. When military families shop on commissaries, some of their proceeds are donated to support the Scholarships for Military Children. Therefore, when families are staying in Fisher Houses, they are encouraged to shop at commissaries to help support the Scholarship program. To date, Scholarships for Military Children has awarded more than four million dollars to recipients.

If you have been looking for a non-profit organization to contribute to, you may want to consider donating to the Fisher House foundation. They do rely on public support for the funds needed to build their homes and you can give online. For further information regarding their services, or to learn how you can contribute, contact them today.

Freedom Walk began in 2005, when the employees of the Pentagon gathered together to honor the memory of those who perished on September 11th. This year will mark the third annual America Supports You Freedom Walk, and from September 8-11th Freedom Walks will take place throughout America. In fact, there were over 135 Freedom Walks that occurred in America in 2006. This year the National America Supports You Freedom Walk will take place in Washington, D.C. on September 9, 2007. The event begins at 9:00 A.M.

The Freedom walk is a way that all Americans can show their support for this nation as well as honor our troops who are defending our county with their lives. One of the wonderful aspects of the Freedom Walk is that anyone can organize or host a Freedom Walk in their own community.

If you see that there isn’t a walk scheduled for your area, you can organize your own walk. The official America Supports You Freedom Walk is located here: Freedomwalk. All of the resources that you need to form your own walk are located on the site. Materials that will help you include a planning guide, an advertising flyer, press advisory, Freedom Walk box log that is used for tee shirts, and a Freedom walk horizontal log. There is also an email address where you can contact for more detail.

The principle of the Freedom Walk is to support our country and honor the values of our nation. It is also to honor our veterans, both those who led the way for our freedom in the past, as well as those who are fighting for our freedom today. The Freedom Walk is not about any organizations, political views, ethnic groups, or fundraising events. It is simply an avenue for all in the public to show their faithful loyalty and support to our troops and honor the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in the name of freedom.

The official website recommends that if you are going to organize a Freedom Walk, to contact your local government officials and begin there. This will ensure that the proper contacts have been made, and that the walk will be organized in the best manner.

Local community organizations as well as businesses will be very helpful and supportive in establishing the walk. It is also recommended that the entire walk is less than two miles long. This will ensure that everyone may participate without succumbing to exhaustion or physical impairments. You will also be required to obtain certain permits, and by involving your local government officials from the beginning, you can ensure that all necessary requirements are met.

If you are interested in participating in the official Freedom Walk that is hosted in Washington D.C. you will need to register in advance. Registration is free and all registrations must be submitted by September 7, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Though the dates and times may vary throughout the nation, the walk will be held on September 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. in Washington. The walk will begin by the Lincoln Monument and will conclude at the Pentagon.

For those who wish to support the United States Marines and their families, Operation Stocking Stuffer offers civilians a chance to give aid to Marines, their wives, and their families.

Operation Stocking Stuffer is a nonprofit organization that sends care packages to United States Marines. They also offer support to Marine wives through various support groups, and have helped Marine families with financial support.

Operation Stocking Stuffer began when a woman, Julie Ann Ivanov’s, eldest son had announced that he wouldn’t make it home from his duty in the Marines for Christmas. Stationed in Iraq, Julie Ann decided that she would send his Christmas care package to him. Then she decided that not only would she send a Christmas stocking to her son, Chris, but also one for each member in his unit- not a small feat since there were fifty members in his unit. By the month of November, word had spread about Julie Ann’s stocking plan, and not only did she have fifty stockings for all of Kris’ unit, but there were an additional 700 stockings all ready for shipment; Operation Stocking Stuffer was born.

Today, Operation Stocking Stuffer has successfully sent Christmas packages in 2004 and 2005. They finished their Easter 2006 care packages, and are currently working on their next project. They have a list of requested items for donation, but if you would like to help, you may find it best to contact Julie Ann or the other Operation Stocking Stuffer team members. They also have a support group for wives of Marines, and you will need to contact them for further information regarding their support group or how you can contribute you can visit their site here: operationstockingstuffer.org

Some of the most requested items needed include: food and snacks, clothing, beverages, toiletry, recreational, communication, personal supplies, foot care, personal care, and holiday items.

Batteries are always in need as well as additional flashlights. Many Marines also require items such as sunscreen and sunblock. Aloe Vera is also a great addition to care packages due to the fact that it not only helps heal sunburn but is soothing to skin irritations as well. Many Marines use baby wipes to stay clean while on the field, so these are always in high demand. It is also best to purchase items in travel size rather than full size, since Marines need to pack these items into their backpacks and take them on the road.

In addition to travel size items, zip lock baggies are also always needed, as they are used to store the items when sending the care packages. You may be surprised to realize how the Marines covet food and snack items. Travel size packages are best and some of the most popular and frequently requested items include Doritos and other brand chips, nuts, granola bars, beef jerky, and lunch kits. There are also many new beverage items that are made for people on the go. These work by adding the contents of the container to water, and are great for use by Marines. For more information, or to learn the best way to help Operation Stocking Stuffer, be sure to contact them.

When a mother sent her son a care package of cookies, she received a bit more than the usually response of, “Thanks for the cookies, Mom.” In fact, she was surprised to learn that her son had shared his cookies with his fellow soldiers in the Army, and later relayed the request to his mother, asking her to bake more cookies to share with the guys.

Many of the men and women serving were saddened at the thought that they never received care packages, and were very touched by receiving the cookies. As any mother would do, she answered the call by gathering her fellow church members together and shared the request. The result was the creation of Operation Mom’s Cookies.

Today, countless women across the nation gather together items to donate as well as bake cookies for our service men and women overseas. They are always in need of financial donations, and you can make a contribution at their website that is located here: MomsCookies

Donations in the amount of $10.00 have the status of Smile Box Contributor, a $15.00 donation is a Phone Home Contributor, a $25.00 donation is a Unit Booster Box Contributor, a $50.00 donation is a Command Booster Box Contributor, and a $100.00 donation is a Helping Hand Contributor. Of course, other donations are always accepted as well. In addition, they also are in need of corporate sponsors, and encourage those who are interested in donating on this level to contact them for further information.

Operation Moms Cookies function according to a shipping schedule. Therefore they have different collections that are received by a specific date, and then they pack the boxes and ship. After the packages have been shipped, you can visit the site to see the status of the last project and the dates regarding the next one. They have packages planned ahead that line up with all of the major holidays.

It’s also a good to check with the site and see what types of items are on their donation item wish list. This is a list of both food and non-food related items that are in the greatest need by our troops. Also, they are continually in need of zip lock or plastic baggies on a recurring basis as these are used for stocking the care packages. They also have one specific item that they are requesting for each month. This is known as the “item of the month” and the request changes, so be sure to check back with the website for any updates.

Operation Moms Cookies is a non-profit organization. That means that all of your contributions are tax deductible. They have also been awarded recognition by the U.S. Government’s organization, “America Supports You”.

These moms have shown that everyone can work together to help support our troops. You are never too young or too old to make a difference in the lives of our service men and women who are sacrificing so much to ensure that we remain free in our country.

When Patti Patton-Bade’s son returned from his duty in Iraq, he told his mother about the many men and women who were serving in our armed forces that never received any letters, care packages, or forms of support. With her heart burdened for those who were serving, she decided to take a positive course of action and help change the lives of our forgotten soldiers.

Today, Soldiers’ Angels is a non-profit organization that extends its membership to all fifty states and also, Puerto Rico. The organization has sent over ten thousand care packages and over one hundred thousand letter to our troops who are deployed and serving in the midst of war. They also provide First Response Packs that are distributed immediately to wounded soldiers. They have assisted military family members who are in need of assistance, as well as helped provide financial aid for those who need transportation. Since Soldier’s Angels began in 2003, they have added a support forum, where soldiers and civilians can connect to help meet the needs of our nation’s heroes.

Soldier’s Angels is divided into several various teams and programs. These programs each meet the needs of our soldiers and you may choose to support the program that best fits your charitable giving. The programs are: Blankets of Hope, Cards Plus Team, Chaplain Support Team, First Response Backpacks, Gasp, Hero Packs, Living Legends, Operation Outreach, Operation Phone Home, Operation Top Knot, SOS: Kids, Valour-IT, Wounded TLC. To find out more about Soldier’s Angels and to see a complete background of each team and program, you can visit them here: http://www.soldiersangels.com

They have so many different programs that everyone can find a way to help our soldiers. The sewing teams are comprised of people who choose to use their sewing abilities to help support our troops. The three programs include Blankets of Hope, Sand Scarves and Cooling Scarves, and the now completed: Mittens and Booties. Sand scarves are used to help our soldiers brave the elements of the desert sand winds. If you are a seamstress and have been considering sewing for our troops, or would like your church or sewing group to contribute, then please contact Soldier’s Angels today.

In addition to the numerous programs and teams, you can also adopt a soldier. Remember, Soldier’s Angels began due to the fact that the soldiers were not receiving any cards or letters of encouragement or support. With the Adopt a Soldier program, you must commit to sending at least one or two care packages, each month, and you must commit to sending either a card or letter weekly. When it is time for Mail Call, no United States soldier should be faced with the reality that they have received no mail, letters of encouragement, or care packages. Additionally, care packages do not have to be extravagant or costly. For those who wish to sponsor a soldier, but feel hesitant in regards to the cost of creating and shipping a care package. Soldier’s Angels will send care packages for you, at cost. You can choose from their official store to select the care package that you would like to send.

Finally, Soldier’s Angels offers so many ways for citizens to show their support to our troops, please visit their site and get involved today.

One of the more contentious battles over the Iraq war this year. When Webb put his hand on Graham’s shoulder and said, “Excuse me friend,” it was all Graham could do to keep from duking it out. Not a good idea for Graham.

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