As a one time resident of Miss, and a long time resident of Virginia, I wonder why it is ignorant or misinformed to consider parts of the south, a “Bible Belt”, Doctor Warbucks. It is, however, more appropriate to recognize that rural areas, particularly farming communities, place more importance on religion than in suburban and urban areas. In those areas, there is pride in being considered part of the bible belt. In Lynchburg, Va., I met a man who proudly stated his town was the buckle of that belt.I also suggest that the reason people are moving to those states is because they are following the businesses seduced into opening in those states by governors who offer generous packages that allow businesses to start up at low cost, but do so at the cost of services and revenue made up by the current residents of those states.The cartoon however should not be a call to criticize the US. This may be the most dangerous Olympics in that organizations history. Too many angry and evil people are willing to punish the innocent as a way to embarrass those at whom they are truly angry. I pray the athletes and those who attend are able to compete in this Olympics in safety and peace.Respectfully,C.
As a one time resident of Miss, and a long time resident of Virginia, I wonder why it is ignorant or misinformed to consider parts of the south, a “Bible Belt”, Doctor Warbucks. It is, however, more appropriate to recognize that rural areas, particularly farming communities, place more importance on religion than in suburban and urban areas. In those areas, there is pride in being considered part of the bible belt. In Lynchburg, Va., I met a man who proudly stated his town was the buckle of that belt.I also suggest that the reason people are moving to those states is because they are following the businesses seduced into opening in those states by governors who offer generous packages that allow businesses to start up at low cost, but do so at the cost of services and revenue made up by the current residents of those states.The cartoon however should not be a call to criticize the US. This may be the most dangerous Olympics in that organizations history. Too many angry and evil people are willing to punish the innocent as a way to embarrass those at whom they are truly angry. I pray the athletes and those who attend are able to compete in this Olympics in safety and peace.Respectfully,C.