Writings - Page 1 of 8. Kids. Scores of kids on the platform and with better security credentials than myself to get into the UN. A kid being pushed on a scooter by a mom, hands over his on the handle bar, her left hand bearing a cigarette. There are kids everywhere today. It’s the last time I’ll try to get into the United Nations. I messed up on getting permission to the entire conference as an NGO rep and the Secretariat is kind and we agree that next time I’m invited to come, the credentials will be in perfect order.
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