Baisden Accepts Appointment to U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Ethan Baisden a senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, Illinois has accepted an appointment to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut for the class of 2014.

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I cannot understand why
In reply to Tofu-Gate : I cannot understand why dialogue about meat eating or otherwise so often deteriorates into venomous attacks. Disagreement and challenge are great and necessary, but the importance of the topic should be treated with respect. I have been a vegan for years and am very healthy so I obviously get all my dietary needs met without deliberate ingestion of any animal products …

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