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Re: standing by my view ...

Posted by Dinah on January 31, 2003, at 21:34:24

In reply to Re: standing by my view ... » Dinah, posted by jay on January 31, 2003, at 21:20:11

Actually, Jay...

The term refers to the working class I'm sure you don't mean to disparage. The term comes from the fact that they work in the sun, on fishing boats for example, and they play in the sun, hunting for example. So yes, the term does refer to a social class. You're born to "redneck" parents in a "redneck" area and go to "redneck" schools.

And the schools aren't great. That's partly due to the distribution of wealth amongst school districts. And it's partly do to the lack of emphasis placed on education by the parents, who figure their kids can do manual labor the way they did. It's hardly the kids fault, and it's hardly the fault of the adults who grew up in this environment. Are they "ignorant"? I suppose you could say so, in that ignorant means unaware of facts. Should they be despised for it. NO!!! Should people only be respected if they have a good degree? Should people only be respected if they take on a certain world view that comes with a certain education and a certain social class? NO!!!

Please don't make assumptions about groups of people you don't know. I know quite a few people who would class themselves as "rednecks" who don't beat their children or their wives.

I'm not going to say any more.

 

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