The Man Effect

Blacksmith

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

This man chose not to write down an answer to why he chose that word. I tried to get it out of him but what he was saying I could not follow.

Word: Blacksmith
Occupation: Roofer/Forklift Driver/ Prayer of Church
Age: 57
From: Kansas City, MO

Man holding a sign that says blacksmith.

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