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A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.


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2 Responses to “A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.”

Comment from Israeli girl
Time July 25, 2011 at 8:25 am

AWESOME

Comment from Don Imus
Time November 13, 2011 at 11:07 pm

Yeah that’s why I make sure to beat my wife once a month to keep her in line.

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