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This I Believe : In Praise of the 'Wobblies'

Every Monday, NPR promotes the series "This I Believe," originally done by Edward R. Murrow. (BTW, if you haven't seen Good Night and Good Luck, go see it right away.) Can you encapsulate what you believe in five minutes or six paragraphs? (Before you say no, think of the Apostles' Creed.) This particular story resonated with me, as does Murrow's original introduction to the series. What seems to be most important is that it is belief, not doubt, that defines who we are. (Unless you're Penn Jillette).

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