[Stashiu]

I grew up in Lancaster County. When you see the plain people voting, it is serious business. They are a very gentle people, do not proselytize, pretty much keep to themselves. To them, the family and community are paramount.
The don't have much time for government, unless they see a threat.

My next door neighbors were Mennonites. When the matriarch of the family died (90+), there were over 200 people at the funeral...all ages...everyone knew and respected her. She also made a heck of a pumpkin roll (made like a jelly roll only with the obvious and real butter-cream filling!).

This is what I have meant about the core of America not being able to support John Kerry, regardless of party affiliation.

Thanks for your post!

[sonrise57]

had the pumpkin roll last saturday at Stolzfus Farm, (the only tourist all you can eat place I eat at). yum.