I moved to rural south central KY 8 years ago. I’ve driven most of the state. I think that if this exact same problem existed in Manhattan, it would be end of the world style mayhem. I think in this neck of the woods it just might reduce the crime rate.
My paternal kin...including my dad...were all Kentucky ridge runners, farmers or both. Grandfather born same year that a wonderful rifle was born....1873. Used to tell me very “interesting” stories when I was a kid.
I need to revisit Kentucky. Some of my ancestors (45ers) got their start in the new world there..