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...it looks like it was a bit difficult to get torchbearers here in Oklahoma if they were letting local news anchors and a guy with depression who has tried to commit suicide several (???) times carry it. (And this guy is a teacher, no less. I mean, what are they trying to do here, cheer him up??) (Yeah, yeah, I know - bite me.)
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I just think that was a really bizarre thing - but that's just me.