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Mentally Retarded Sue, Charging Condo Discriminated

Submitted by Judy Hummel, Jan 12, 2007 08:57

The questions and arguments posed by the Bennet Co-Op Board and its property managers are direct throw backs to the arguments that were used in the 50"s and 60's against integrating neighborhoods and schools. There is no difference. It is a wonder that these people can sleep at night.


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Edward Klingle 

Jan 14, 2007 12:34

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Jan 12, 2007 09:27

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Jan 11, 2007 23:56

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Patricia Darr 

Jan 14, 2007 09:33

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