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hyperbole and a broad brush. 
they can't put a bumper sticker on their car or wear a t-shirt without fear of being assaulted. I have a friend who is flamboyant in his gayness. It's who he is. He refuses to visit his brother in Alabama. Apparently he has been beaten and left for dead before... twice.
in the time he spent there... his youth and visits from college... he always felt as if he couldn't be who he was. He would get bullied EVERYWHERE for just "walking his walk". Like i said, Flamboyant. He has lived here in Mass for almost 20 years and he says has never had anyone threaten violence to him like he had to deal with every day IN HIS LIFE while he lived there. I understand what you're saying. Of course there are kind and considerate people down south and in the "bible belt". But the reality is that LGBTQ+ people are threatened there to a much greater degree. Denying that doesn't help anyone. If you are there and an ally, i appreciate you.
I certainly recognize the differences among the various areas of the country. The South, much of the West and Midwest DO tend to be more conservative, so I think your friend did a wise thing in relocating to Massachusetts. Hell, I'm a straight white woman and I wouldn't want live in a conservative area either.
You have a good heart, druidty33. Your compassion for your friend shines throughout your posts. 
But no student loan forgiveness for our kids, oh no! 
I've seen it happen too many times. Every last one of "them" is a hypocrite. 
etc. etc.
If Ron DeSantis has enough money to keep bussing immigrants to LA and Sacramento as a fuck you political stunt to look good on those fucking talk shows, then they clearly don’t need our money. 
As a "fuck you" stunt to look good on those stupid fucking talk shows, then California could cut off Florida's farm subsidy money. Two can play at that game, Ronnie.
