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364- He's Still Neutral

July 30, 2019 00:32:56 31.77 MB Downloads: 0

When confronted with trash piling up on a median in front of their home in Oakland, Dan and Lu Stevenson decided to try something unusual: they would install a statue of the Buddha to watch over the place. When asked by Criminal’s Phoebe Judge why they chose this particular religious figure, Dan explained simply: “He’s neutral.”

He’s Still Neutral

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