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Old 01-04-2005, 07:03 PM   #7
Hack&Lube
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Outsiders are forbidden from interacting with the tribesmen because such contact has led in the past to alcoholism and disease among the islanders, and sexual abuse of local women.

“They have often been sexually exploited by influential people — they give the tribal women ... sugar, a gift wrapped in a coloured cloth that makes them happy, and that's it,” said Mr. Roy.
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