couplekiller Wrote:
Wow,
didn't mean to set off such a fuss. The anger to my post, however is justified. I wrote it kinda quick, and, now that i read again, i see how inflammatory it was, and how some of my points weren't really followed through. I just saw the topic and a whole bunch of things just flew into my head, and i kinda spewed it out without really editing
To clarify, I'm from the north. I've never really been "made fun of" for being from the north, so i don't know where that comes from. People in New Jersey tend to be made fun of for being from NJ. some of it is founded, and most of it isn't.
also, i was not making a sweeping generalization that south=stupid=ignorant=conservative=religious. It does not. Such a thing to say is ridiculous to even think, and if you knew me, you'd know i would never mean such a thing. I think the point i was trying to make is that, in my experience with going down there, like to wildwood for instance, i've felt very out of place. there is a stronger conservative force down there, which is something that i disagree with. Also i disagree with Christianity as well as most organized religions on many levels. sometimes i get frustrated with both of these groups and how their policies conflict with mine, and yes sometimes i do find conservative points of view to be indicative of ignorance when considering certain issues, so to Jewels Santana's question, i would agree with him in not calling these women back, because i wouldn't either, but for ideological reasons mainly. When i do go down there, i sometimes feel like i'm in a different part of the country, and the most alien part of the country to me is the southern half, as i've really only been to Florida and Louisiana. So the point i was trying to make has little to do with the "south" and it's stereotypes, and more to do with being like a fish out of water.
I think the one thing in my life that i've always been pleased with is the fact that i've known and been friends with so many different types of people. To not have that diversity in my life, especially during my formitive years, would frighten me becuase that's how you learn about life. No, knowing a jewish person is not solely what makes you cultured, and that's not the point i was making. I was trying to say that the earlier you come to know different groups of people, the better off you are. It's especially important to do that when you are young. I feel that when people get older, its harder to change gears, and break old habits. it worries me sometimes to think that people grow up with ideas/prejudices about people that they've never even experienced, because they missed out on the learning experiences i was fortunate enough to have (mainly because i grew up near new york) and may not be able to change in the future. hope that makes sense. That was a long winded apology, but i'm very sorry for causing trouble, especially when i didn't intend for any in the first place.
Lastly, someone pointed out earlier that i made a typo in the other post. I think in general it's a good policy to not rag on people for spelling/usage mistakes. we all make them, most of the time not on purpose, so i think it's a better policy to keep disagreements to posts related to the content.
Where did you go in Louisiana?
