Quote by Susana Martinez

At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic church bingos. Now my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I carried a Smith and Wesson 357 magnum.

At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic church bing

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This quote highlights the speaker's experience as a young adult working at Catholic church bingos. It depicts a sense of responsibility and self-reliance instilled by the speaker's father, who ensured their ability to protect themselves by carrying a Smith and Wesson 357 magnum handgun. The quote suggests a upbringing focused on self-sufficiency and the importance of personal safety.

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By Susana Martinez

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