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There is a real true difference that you might want to check out. When the place you live is too dangerous for you or your children do you just stay or do you move your family to safety? That is why the change is being considered.</p> <ul class="actions clearfix"> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150626194846/https://www.facebook.com/texastribune/posts/10153325685060837"><span>+</span> Reply</a></li> </ul> </div> <div style="clear: both;"></div> </li> <li> <div class="comment_author_image"> </div> <div class="comment_body"> <div class="comment_time"> June 25 @ 1:36 p.m. </div> <p class="byline"> <span class="author"> Christine Lund </span> </p> <p class="comment">Nick, may God forgive you. I won't. Your sick and demeaning comment shows the world who you really are. I will pray for you. These women and children were being subjected to abuse by the inadequate jail facilities. Thank God, someone has done something about it. If that were your sister or daughter, I will bet you would feel differently. 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