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Op-Ed: You Can’t Cheer for the Fire and Then Call Yourself a Firefighter

by Dr. Langston CarterJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

“Can you really call yourself a firefighter if you’re the one fanning the flames? This op-ed breaks down the contradiction at the heart of modern civic discourse, urging readers to reflect on genuine responsibility.”

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