Snow Falling on Cedars
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I'm an old man.
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I don't walk so well anymore.
One of my eyes is close to useless.

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My life is drawing to a close.
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Why do I say this?
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I say this because it means
that I ponder matters...

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...in the light of death...
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...in a way that most of you do not.
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I feel like a traveler descended...
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...from Mars, astounded by what I see here.
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The same human frailty...
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...passed on from generation to generation.
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We hate one another.
We are the victims of...

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...irrational fears, of prejudice.
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You might think...
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...that this is a small trial in a small place.
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It isn't.
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Every once in a while,
somewhere in the world...

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...humanity goes on trial...
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...and integrity...
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...and decency.
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Every once in a while...
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...ordinary people just like you,
ladies and gentlemen...

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...get called on to give the report card
for the human race.

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In the name of humanity...
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...do your duty as jurors.
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Return this man to his wife and children.
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Set him free...
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...as you must.

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