[Non-Sequitur]

The south is our country, the North is the country of those who live there.

There are those who would disagree.

"Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes." -- George Washington

[smug]

I am sure you are well aware of that which Sam was speaking.
I trust you have read the entire book. I am a very patriotic American I fly the American flag daily and pray for it's continued abundance. That being said I never quite feel completely at ease around New England types, or away dixiefied folks. Sorta like my brother whose property is just down the gravel road from mine. We are inseparable by birth right and a common heritage, but this is my home and that property is his.