Message to Llewlladdwr & all other Southerners: Perspective on the South bashing.

[johnlucas]

46. Radio is a BIG reason why it continues

Smaller cities, less varied programming choices.
Rural areas only get what's available & don't have much choice.

Racism DOES flavor what is promoted in local radio, TV, & print in those regions, however.
It's self-perpetuating.

You come from the era of Jim Crow Colored & White bathrooms & suddenly it's outlawed.
Those racist beliefs didn't fade with the laws & you look for points of view that support your formed worldview.
The regional market gives the people what they want so you get your worldview reinforced.
Lack of variety in media choices deepen this worldview even further so there's no chance to escape.
Peer pressure also dissuades you from standing against the status quo since you want to be in agreement with your friends & family.
Your children grow up in this world & carry many of the same views because it was always heard in their community.

It has MUCH to do with race with propaganda & exposure only reinforcing what is already there.
But as cities get bigger & more multicultural, new points of view get a chance to be heard.
More diversity of peoples = more diversity of views.
To keep hold of that power block, multiculturalism must be demonized.
John Lucas