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Second Opinion

Blaming the Victim

Hosted by Michael Wilkes Apr. 22, 2007 Health & Wellness
Why is it that the news media and the public always need to blame the victim for their illness?

Why is it that the news media and the public always need to blame the victim for their illness?

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Michael Wilkes

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