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Aristus

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10. I agree. If you were black, and needed a ride in a "sundown town",

Reply to Taverner (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 25, 2013, 02:59 PM

Apr 2013

that's a ride you wouldn't come back from. I don't care how often they say 'sir' or 'ma'am' down there.

And I've found people are pretty much the same wherever one goes. Perception counts for a lot.

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I'm starting to see the difference between north and south now [View all] backwoodsbob Apr 2013 OP

It is how it's done in the South. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #1

You must have had some rough neighbors and co-workers.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #2

I'm without a car always. Chan790 Apr 2013 #3

I don't know..... Wounded Bear Apr 2013 #4

I wonder if the difference is really about big city VS small town? nt raccoon Apr 2013 #5

It's not always like that. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #6

I surely would expect a different situation if you were black... Taverner Apr 2013 #7

I agree. If you were black, and needed a ride in a "sundown town", Aristus Apr 2013 #10

Being taken for a ride in the south is not always a good thing. TeamPooka Apr 2013 #8

Not my experience at all gaspee Apr 2013 #9

How are you feeling, bwb??? Suich Apr 2013 #11

Small rural town pipi_k Apr 2013 #12

Good thing you're not gay. we can do it Apr 2013 #13