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I Just Wasn't Raised A Granola Eating, Peace Love Hippie Type Person. I'm From Michigan And Was Raised In And Around Detroit Where It Is Kind Of You Get Respect And You Give Respect. That Is How I Feel.

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I Just Wasn't Raised A Granola Eating, Peace Love Hippie Type Person. I'm From Michigan And Was Raised In And Around Detroit Where It Is Kind Of You Get Respect And You Give Respect. That Is How I Feel.

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