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Take back your liberty

Thu., April 23, 2020

Wake Up Americans! It is time to take back your life, liberty and happiness!

Your Washington governor’s arbitrary shutdown of state parks, campgrounds, fishing in lakes, rivers, gun stores has gone on long enough! Call or write your state representatives and tell them to get this stuff open!

For those of you worried about dying from this virus, remember, about 4,500 people die annually in Spokane County of all causes — about 400 monthly. We have had 20 or 30 virus deaths so far. You are more likely to die in a car wreck!

Jake Nelson

Spokane

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