Re: Midwest and the term "lame"?

I am not interested in trading insults, rather trying to deal with the cultural shock I am experiencing. I would rather not be here, I have family here that I have not seen and wish to re-connect. Apparently I hit a nerve with my previous e-mail and find it revealing, Are you so insecure with your position that you cannot deal w/ constructive outside observations? hmm.. As far as "integrity" and conservative "moral values", What does the fact that the Mafia is firmly entrenched in this part of the country have to do with such esoteric nonsense? The Mafia OWNS you ppl, and you have the gall to prattle on about morality? What about race relations? Its as if Dr. King's message didnt make it this far, and you prattle on about "integrity"!! Don't worry, I won't be here long. You can have your self-righteous conservatism