Are the folks of IN "regressive" and "backward"? (2009, how much)

[Future Trooper]

Originally Posted by domergurl

Yea, whatever ...

socially regressive is as socially regressive does.

I've put in my 2 cents worth over there.

you've basicly taken the words right out of my mouth.

[soulful]

OP. It really depends on the individual folks. Hard to generalize. For example, in Bloomington there is no issue. In some rural towns, yes. Indiana is what it is. Like most things in this world

[colonelsmiley75]

Depends on your idea of regressive and backward. In small towns, you will find a lot of conservative values people both Republican and Democrat. Few city liberals. Otherwise, I find the people regressive due to lack of education and life experiences of living elsewhere or having education. Low educational levels which end up wasting personal talents. Indiana and Kentucky are bad for that.

Backwards people are everywhere including New York, Chicago, etc. Just have hobbies and interests and you will find plenty to do. Including a lot of outdoor stuff. Libraries, hiking, museums, etc. Beautiful state in many places especially south. High level of nepotism, small mindedness, and corruption in S. Indiana

[MarkBellamy]

Originally Posted by JViello

There is a thread going on in the CT forum where such claims are being made. I would be curious to see some of your input on the matter.

I don't agree with that...but some in the thread do.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/conne...ckwards-3.html

If "regressive" and "backwards" means "hard working" and "generally honest" then yes, we are.

[Future Trooper]

If "regressive" and "backwards" means "hard working" and "generally honest" then yes, we are.

Apparently us being "regressive" and "backward" works for us because we have one of the best state governments and Indiana is one of just a handfull of states with a budget surplus($1.06 Billion) Indiana is filled with hardworking and honest people that are just trying to make a living and raise their families

[casualsurfer]

Originally Posted by gdude

Apparently us being "regressive" and "backward" works for us because we have one of the best state governments and Indiana is one of just a handfull of states with a budget surplus($1.06 Billion) Indiana is filled with hardworking and honest people that are just trying to make a living and raise their families

uh huh, and what did we hoosiers give up in terms of social and public services to get that? don't forget we sold ownership rights to the toll roads for a lump sum payment, still think we'll have a surplus next year? how about the fact our unemployment insurance is basically bankrupt and we've been borrowing from the feds? i like tax cuts, but at what cost to the citizen's lives? i live in carmel, supposedly one of the wealthiest places in IN, right? the leadership in the city is so great the keystone project is now costing the tax payers double what the mayor said it would do; and though i do like driving through the roundabouts instead of 4-way stops, i'm not sure the $600K ~ $1M for each one (and the maintenance cost to keep them lit and landscaped) is my money well spent.

the only time i see "regression" is when i see young men with shaved heads riding big trucks flying confederate flags. if they were wearing robes and the flags changed to a swastika, some people may think they're buddhist monks in monster trucks.

[domergurl]

Originally Posted by casualsurfer

uh huh, and what did we hoosiers give up in terms of social and public services to get that? don't forget we sold ownership rights to the toll roads for a lump sum payment, still think we'll have a surplus next year? how about the fact our unemployment insurance is basically bankrupt and we've been borrowing from the feds? i like tax cuts, but at what cost to the citizen's lives? i live in carmel, supposedly one of the wealthiest places in IN, right? the leadership in the city is so great the keystone project is now costing the tax payers double what the mayor said it would do; and though i do like driving through the roundabouts instead of 4-way stops, i'm not sure the $600K ~ $1M for each one (and the maintenance cost to keep them lit and landscaped) is my money well spent.

the only time i see "regression" is when i see young men with shaved heads riding big trucks flying confederate flags. if they were wearing robes and the flags changed to a swastika, some people may think they're buddhist monks in monster trucks.

You're as cynical as me!

[Dwatted Wabbit]

Originally Posted by JViello

There is a thread going on in the CT forum where such claims are being made. I would be curious to see some of your input on the matter.

I don't agree with that...but some in the thread do.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/conne...ckwards-3.html

What would some NYC guy know about anything other than hot dog stands and subways? Oh, and running companies into the ground.

And who cares if he thinks CT folk are backward? I'd say compared to NYC, that's progress.
CT has many beautiful areas. Unfortunately they're just one step behind MA regarding their repressive laws.

[prairiestate]

Well, Indiana has the highest smoking rate in the country outside of Kentucky, and it's actually increasing. That's not exactly a symbol of a progressive, modern state.

Indiana ranks second highest in U.S. adult smoking rate

[Future Trooper]

the data from that report was collected back in 2005 and wasnt released till September 2006. Things could be different by now. Especially with all the smoking bans and the recent increase in cigarette prices