For Appalachian counties supposedly on the economic upswing, life remains bleak

The Charlotte Observer ^ | Saturday, January 11, 2003 | LARA JAKES JORDAN -- Associated Press

[driftless]

Look if someone wants to live in an economically depressed area, that's their business. Just don't complain because there are no jobs. My situation is fine, but if things get bad, I know I'd have to move to a bigger area. I wouldn't like it, but that's life. Okies and Arkies moved to California. Southern Blacks moved North. That's the way of the world.

Complaining because the government isn't doing enough for you is not the way to go in life. That's what gives liberals their appeal. They want people to rely on government to solve their needs. Individuals should look to themselves as the solution not the taxpayer.

[Stefan Stackhouse]

The "problem" started when good roads and television enabled poor mountain folk and rich urban elites to finally become aware of each other. Then the poor mountain folk became envious and discontent, and the limosine liberals felt guilty.