The End Justifies the Means
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Ongoing10m
Last published Fri, Nov 23, 2012
When the world is at a cross roads, whose side will you choose? What if this choice was just outside your reach as someone dangled your freedom in front of your face? Even when your will overcomes your oppressors does the fire inside you burn brighter than the sun? Or does your cool match that of a barren iceland? In her epic journey Phoenix learns the truth behind the phrase "the end justifies the means". Is there truly a cause that is so important that you will do anything to accomplish this impossible goal?
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