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I don't rant often but since this is not in response to a post here goes. A stupid Wanabe Wiccan has just put us in the headlines.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25803777/?GT1=43001

Nice grounding technique dumbass. Trespass on private property (cemetery after hours), do flamboyant rituals and then give the rest of us a bad name when you fuck yourself up. I hope it hurt, I hope this teaches you something. I'm sure the former is spot on, but fear the later will not come to pass.

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