meaw,
Sorry, but I do agree with Brucelee, I think emotions are running a little too high here. You talk about "rednecks", well I was born and raised in the supposed redneck territory of Alberta and I am anything but a redneck! I know what it is like to painted with the same brush, not nice and what is needed is undertsanding and a willingness to learn and talk! I applied with A.T and Big Red and stated publicaly that I have not spoken French in nearly thirty years but that I am more than willing to relearn it. Funny because as an older adult, I want to learn and be fluent in at least four languages, a far cry from when I was a kid in school.
Anyhow, think about it and all the best to you and everyone in the new year.
Slowstream