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snappyturtle

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1. I'm a native Hoosier. Left after I graduated from Indiana University in 1969.
Fri Jun 28, 2013, 06:29 AM
Jun 2013

I've lived many places since. Currently I'm in the Hill Country of Texas; six years now.
Honestly, I am amazed that TX takes so much flack when a state like IN and I'll bet
there are others, is as bigoted,self-righteous, and pompous as it is. I spent 9 months
back in IN 2010-2011 to care for my 94 year old mother and was aghast at the 'my way or the highway' attitudes of many.

The school voucher system, attacks on planned parenthood, unions and the LGBT community
has been a huge factor in my difficult decision to sell my portion of the family farm. I never
want to go back there. I did visit for many years to see my folks but now that they're
gone there's no reason left. It was a very difficult decision because I envisioned for
most of my life that when I got old, which I am now, that I'd live out my last days on our
beautiful farm. Can't believe it won't be a factor in my life any longer but life is agitating
enough and I won't become part of the intolerant culture in IN today.

Good luck kas125....you have a battle to fight.

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