MAYBE I AM A REDNECK

One of the many, many, E-mails received here this week actually had nothing to do with either the fiscal cliff or an unsupported contention that most female gun owners have penis envy.

I wouldn't touch that last one with a twenty foot pole.

Friend Harry, http://harry2335.blogspot.com/ recently wrote two excellent blogs on the much discussed issues of gun control, violence and children that pretty much reflected my thinking; so I'm going to switch gears here.

Let's talk instead about whether or not you might be a redneck, the subject of the e-mail I referenced. Some interesting points were made about this segment of our population.

One tangentially made reference to the alleged affinity Rednecks have for guns while not actually channeling the gun control subject. Here's the gist of the e-mail:

"Take a good look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God.

If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up.

Tire irons, squirrel guns and grit - - that's what Rednecks are made of."

So, let's try to determine if you might be a Redneck:

"You might be a Redneck:  If it never occurred to You to be offended by the phrase, 'one nation under God.'

You might be a Redneck if : You still say 'Christmas' instead of 'Winter Festival.'

You might be a Redneck if:  You bow your head when someone prays.

You might be a Redneck if: You stand and place your hand over your heart
when they play the National Anthem.

You might be a Redneck if: You treat our armed forces Veterans with great respect, and always have.

You might be a Redneck if: You never burned an American flag, nor intend to.

You might be a Redneck if: You know what you believe and You aren't afraid to say so. And, you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

You might be a Redneck if: You respect your elders and raised your kids to do the same. Some of You are so old You don't have elders to respect.

You might be a Redneck if: You'd give your last dollar to a friend."

So, what do you think?

Is it possible you're a Redneck?

I think smaybe I am. Maybe just a transplanted Redneck