Roland - I grew up in upstate NY (until 10), and near Philly (until 16). I've also lived in OR (grad from HS), FL (college), AZ (college and jobs after), KS (internship in college), and New Zealand (as an exchange student in High School). I nearly took a job in AL. I only took the job in AZ because of better pay and vacation time. My dad grew up in DE, and NJ. His dad in NE. My mom was born in OH and grew up in OR before moving to DC after college. I find your statements deeply offensive, and frankly un-American. I don't care who someone is, where they grew up, where their family is from, or any of that crap. All I care about is if someone is a decent person. I understand the statement from boofus offended you, but that was way, way over the line for a response.
You won't trust me, give me shelter if in need, or help me in any way becuase of where I spent the first 16 years of my life? Well that tells me about all I really need to know about you. If we ever meet, and you're in need I hope I can forget those statements and show you the charity I've shown others in need of food, and gas to get to a new town (and job). If you're not in need, I hope I can still shake your hand as a fellow American, and not have it rejected because I'm some "goddamn yankee."
