tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279439214101571416.post4478935459161255775..comments2023-07-03T04:10:01.147-05:00Comments on Conservative Candor: Midwestern NicenessBrandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16435266043718496823noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279439214101571416.post-14303642007547326712009-04-04T20:09:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:09:00.000-05:00I agree that South Dakotans do have a different ki...I agree that South Dakotans do have a different kind of respect for our fellow citizens; however,its connection to the racist, sexist, bigot stereotype is slightly misguided. Those stereotypes were created by the governmental policies of the region that impact women, minorities and persons with various sexual persuasions as well as the way they are treated on a day to day basis. Just as there are many examples of persons exhibiting respect and tolerance there are probably many examples of the exact opposite.<BR/>Also, although it may be more likely to happen in South Dakota, no matter where I have traveled I was able to think of one example of a local going out of their way to make me feel welcomed and vlaued. Quality individuals live everywherealishalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905050076870169560noreply@blogger.com