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CROSSETT - Mr. Bruce Edward Warren, 69 of Crossett, Ark., died Wednesday, April 8.

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The Kochs do not acknowledge this honest request that David Koch, a cancer survivor himself, spend the night as a guest of Mr. Bouie's in Crossett, Arkansas, a community harassed by a Koch factory's pollution.

Robert Greenwald: Exposing the Koch brothers' polluted response Robert Greenwald 2011

You might not get the full effect of the Boston Symphony Orchestra with one ear, but you at least will be aware of your surroundings, said Sen. Jimmy Jeffress, a Democrat from Crossett who proposed the legislation.

States take aim at distracted pedestrians 2011

That's why we're trying to help the people of Crossett with comments they can use to confront the Koch brothers.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

But because the Koch Industries factory is the biggest employer in Crossett, many people are reluctant to speak out.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

Lance was one of the tens of thousands who saw our video, "EXPOSED: Koch Industries and Cancer Risks" and was activated to speak out against "Crossett Crud," which is how local doctors describe the sore throats, runny noses, burning eyes and the many other ailments that affect Crossett residents.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

Thousands of people posted comments that both reflect the goals of the Occupy movement and aid the people of Crossett, Arkansas, who are part of the other 99 percent and have volunteered to hand-deliver these messages to the Kochs.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

Lance went to school in Crossett and spent much of his life.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

"It's a sickening thought what's going on in Crossett," Lance said in an interview.

Robert Greenwald: More Reports of Cancer Near Koch Brothers' Factory Robert Greenwald 2011

Later I started writing a column for the same paper, and then people came up to me on the street, said, "You're Laura Crossett, aren't you?" and proceeded to tell me their thoughts.

Craigslist or Freaky Friday Roger Sutton 2008