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Saturday, October 20, 2001

One of the four essential human freedoms is at risk, say postmen

ÒBecause I don't want to live my life in fear, coming to work scared, worrying if some letter I handle has some kind of poisonous dust on it. I don't want to live in that type of environment, giving in to paranoia. At least that's how I feel right now. But tomorrow I might be telling you something different because, now that we're talking, I'm thinking about my kids and telling myself maybe I owe it to them to be more cautious.Ó"

Boston Herald. Jeff Smith, a postman, was given gloves to wear as he delivers mail on his daily route.'

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