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“Protect them from losing their wits, their nerves, or their souls in the heady atmosphere of local governmental affairs so that we the people may flourish in a city blessed with liberty and peace and justice.” – The Rev. Joseph C. Parker Jr., of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in his invocation at last week’s swearing-in of the new City Council
This article appears in July 4 • 2008.
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