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There are few crimes worse than those committed against children. Pedophiles, Dictators, Warlords and Gangsters feel that they have the right to destroy innocence..

The first time I saw those irreparably damaged was when I went around some ruined huts and came unawares upon six boys (between 8 and 12) standing in the dusty street - their weapons lowered. Their youthful faces masked their broken souls but I knew they were capable of indescribable acts of savagery and brutality.

Surely it was Divine intervention that stayed my finger on the trigger and the boy soldiers scattered off in six different directions but not before I saw in their dull, lifeless eyes, mild surprise at my sudden arrival..

..not fear.

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powerful.

Nuff said.

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"The Son of God became the Son of Man so that the sons of men could become the sons of God."

**H-e-e-e-l-l-l-o-o-o- out there! I do commisions y'know?! Give a brother a shot why dontcha?
:iconpunkbox:
your such a great illustrator.
just think of the millions that wish could put it down like that.
:iconzorrino:
Every injustice has its own sources. Kids are at the end of a long chain of sad events.

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:iconeniles:
Masterful technique, and a truly powerful piece Mark. This is one of the most heartbreaking subjects one can think of. It's sad how some people choose a path of darkness that sears their minds against any potential of love, or kindness that was within them, to the point of violating another's soul. I'm sure many of us take for granted the quiet peaceful lives we live on a day to day basis, as opposed to some of the gut wrenching things you must have experienced in service to your country.

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Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
:iconosodelpan:
so sad but real. lets make a better world for our childrens.

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---ONE STEP BETWEEN GENIALITY AND MADNESS---
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:iconremirez:
Where did you find the boys? What country were you in? Were you in the service or there as a journalist?

Very well drawn piece. A sad truth that Africa faces in almost every corner of the continent. They act tough because they know they'll be killed if they dont. They're brainwashed and drugged to act the way they do.

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Santa Claus wears a Red Suit, He must be a communist. And a beard and long hair, Must be a pacifist. What's in that pipe that he's smoking?
- Arlo Guthrie
:iconwytherwing:
outstanding piece! this certainly hits one square in the face... so sad that so few know about or seem to care about one of the greatest tragedies on the planet! :(

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"Ride hard... Live free!"
:iconmoonlitpredator:
Thats deep man, nice work.

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Obi-Wan: "It's over, Anakin! This high ground adds a +5 to my agility!"
Anakin: "Hax!"

Definition: "Love" is making a shot to the knees of a target 120 kilometers away using a Aratech Sniper Rifle with a tri-light scope...
:iconwastelandvision:
That's an amazing story. That must effect you in a way that can not be explained.
:iconkittn622:
wow... Blood Diamond comes right into mind after seeing and reading this. this is such a deep piece. the pencil work and all of the detail is fantastic.

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