Haere ra, Carmen
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You got my vote, Carmen. You were one of those special people; unique and your own person.
The world is a slightly lesser place because of your passing.
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Well she wasn’t my cup of tea, but good on him-her for standing up to the establisment. You have to give her credit for being gutsy.