Some Thanksgiving thoughts from a blue redneck

[fleur-de-lisa]

2. I kind of think the term 'redneck' is rather antiquated . . .

But if the label is one you want to retain, I will humbly accept your decision.

I am in the deep south and I understand the original meaning of the word 'redneck', and that it has historically been applied to farmers and other people who work out of doors. Most of my ancestors were farmers, railroad workers, and others who labored outdoors.

But I now believe this term is more relevant to a state of mind . . . particularly that of bigots. It seems that their philosophy is 'anyone who is different from me is suspicious, unworthy of my compassion and undeserving of my concern'.

I think there are 'rednecks', meaning bigots, in every corner of the world. And you, ruffburr, with your compassionate view of your fellow man (and animal) certainly do not fit that bill.