Janie,

I agree.

Bill,

It is none of my damned business, but

What area are you from and what ethnic group do you belong to that is subject to stereotyping? What image are you somewhat self-consciously defensive about?

How about giving us the version of the Appalachian stereotype that you hold dear and then telling us precisely what parts of it have some real basis?

As an Appalachian person I am curious to know how I am being stereotyped today.

Where is Spaw when we need him?

Russ (Permanent GUEST)