“Exceptions to the rule” were so ingrained in every one when I lived in the south that it was impossible to have a decent conversation about anything.

My gay cousin is fine, but gay people…

My best friend from high school, who is black, is fine, but black people are…

My abortion was necessary but abortion at large is wrong…

My trans child needs gender affirming care but…

My Latino workers are upstanding people but Latinos are…

My EBT/Snap benefits are deserved but people on welfare…

My drug use is fine and doesn’t harm anyone but…

I mean, I know this is a general human trait, but it felt almost institutionalized to a point where people could say incredibly horrible shit about people and then deftly sidestep the contradiction when called out. It really did feel like being in a fever dream (and not from the crippling humidity and heat).

With the victory of the current administration, you are applying a description of unequivocally the entire nation and relagating it only to those of the lowest income, those closest to historical slavery, and those with the fewest educational opportunities.

As another person who works in a hospital of one of the poorest and most conservative states in the union....I don't think you really know what you are talking about.

First of all, there is no such thing as a basic definition of what makes up good people and bad people. You can be good to your family and your neighbors and be incredibly racist, bigoted, or just unempathetic towards anyone else outside your daily life.

What I notice about the South the most is the inability to be compassionate to anyone who isn't right in front of them.

think if you engage more thoughtfully with historical realities you might begin to come to a different understanding.

Historical realities can negatively shape culture...... What about the Souths history leads you to believe that most of southerners are "good people" and how exactly do you quantify good?

No offense, but do you live in the South? And if so....are you a person of color or another minority, because if not you may not be getting the full experience.