Reply #196: And I support and applaud people like you

[Pithlet]

I just don't' think that has anything to do with where you live geographically as far as the worth of what you've done. Which is why I don't understand the defensiveness when anyone rightfully criticizes the problems that DO exist. Talking about the problems of the south impugns you and the OP in no way. The OP stated that she lived in a south where black and white live in harmony. I stated that that hasn't been my experience living in the south. I'm speaking generally. I'm not saying that racially harmony is completely nonexistent, but I will not concede that equality has been achieved, because I just don't see it. I do not see how I judged or bashed in any way. I certainly haven't belittled the actions of you or the OP. I know that the OP has done a lot of work from her past posts, and I applaud it wholeheartedly. I certainly don't blame her for any of the problems I've perceived in the south.

Few of us at DU take it personally when anyone outside of the US criticizes our president and our foreign policy. I don't understand why some people in the south take it personally whenever the south is rightfully criticized for its problems that still exist. I don't support prejudice against anyone living in the south. But I don't think we have to keep quiet about the problems that do exist there. I think it is perfectly acceptable to disagree with someone who thinks that the south has its problems solved.

I want to add that I welcome anyone who wants to debate the issues of the south with me, or give me facts to prove me wrong. I just object to my posts being rejected out of hand as southern bashing. It isn't my intention to bash anyone.