Able, I don't live in the city, and I don't agree with your stance, either. I likely don't agree with Dianavan on everything, but in this instance, except for the redneck comment, which is inflammatory in my opinion, and no doubt elicited your equally inflammatory ivory tower comment, I do.

Frankly, much right-wing conservatism seems mean-spirited to me, but that does not require me to be a Liberal government supporter.

And I would like to know what exactly are you talking about by referring to "we see and hear the things you would relegate to a wild eyed minority". That kind of mysterious comment doesn't add to anyone's understanding of where you're coming from.