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I'm from a small town of 1500 people. You're right, there are qualities of small town life that are in jeopardy of extinction.

In a small town, everyone knows everyone and everything....you can't hide, you can't lie, and you can't lay around on your lazy butt and expect people to take care of you (unless you are truly in need, then your not lazy - your needy.) Charity is important and it is "hands on." People get great satisfaction from helping those in need, and great pride in being self-sufficient. Small town folks don't wait for a government program to define their needs or their giving and they want the government to keep its hands out of their pockets.

Conservatism is the bedrock of small town living. I suggest you examine yourself and ask yourself why you would be a lib. Of course small town residents will take money and aid from the government if it's offered...but they seldom approach with a hand out asking to be bailed out!