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Maathai demonstrated real meaning of courage

By Jack Daniels

Honestly, I thought he wanted to steal my beer. But he was deaf and we couldn't communicate. He swung a punch. He was about my height so I retaliated. Next thing I know, four beefy guys show up, give me a pounding, drag me down the stairs and throw me out on the tarmac like a bag of potatoes.

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