The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #66481   Message #1105259
Posted By: Big Mick
30-Jan-04 - 12:02 PM
Thread Name: BS: Understanding the Midwest and West
Subject: RE: BS: Understanding the Midwest and West
Exactly, Nerd. These types of generalizations are all based on stereotypical perceptions, a kernel of truth taken to an extreme.

I remember when a farmer sold his land and it was turned into a housing subdivision, starting at $250,000 and up. The neighboring farm raised pigs. And sure as the sun came up, within 2 years the ciy folk who moved to the country to get away from the city had the farmer in court. This farmer was third generation on the land, raising hogs just like his Dad, and the city folks were saying things like "we have a right to protect our substantial investments". Know what? They won. A complete miscarriage of justice.

Mick