Is Mississippi really that bad? (Hattiesburg, Meridian: closing, wage, cost of living)

[MsFloyd]

Originally Posted by auntbee

I have to disagree about the racism. I know it is still pretty bad in some parts of the states, but it is better in other parts. I was thinking about that when I was in church Sunday and I noticed that about half of the congregation was African American. That wouldn't have happened a few years ago.

Ah, yes maybe.

Maybe its my age group. I attend a high school where people all follow the same mindset, almost. Its frustrating. But thank you for your input, maybe I was too quick to judge.

[StAcKhOuSe]

i dont really got much of a beef with mississippi. but is it one of them dry states? i got a problem wit that. i like my jack daniels. for all you haters out there theres poverty everywhere im in nh and im poor livin off ramen noodles until i get outta college excuse my gtrammar but i dont really care on these boards.

also theres rascism everywhere not just in ms. i hear alot of racist people up here. i dont really care cuz im a white male, but its still ignorant though. and btw for all you ppl who make judgements based on grammar, get a life.

[mccarley]

Originally Posted by StAcKhOuSe

i but is it one of them dry states? i got a problem wit that. i like my jack daniels.hamd:

Surely you jest.
Heck no, its not dry.

[StAcKhOuSe]

Originally Posted by mccarley

Surely you jest.
Heck no, its not dry.

well then what state is it that doesnt sell hard liquor???

[moedog2]

I know you're joking. "Hard liquor" is available for sale in EVERY state. There are a few "dry counties" in a few states.

[LastLoveLady]

I live in the city now and I can not begin to tell you how miserable I am. I love Mississippi, and o how I miss the hospitality. If it was not for my husband I would have left the city years ago.

[LastLoveLady]

I agree.

[LastLoveLady]

Growth means nothing when theres no structure.

[MiamiRob]

Originally Posted by MsFloyd

I have lived in Mississippi almost my whole life. It's absolutely gorgeous.

But the racism is not getting any better and peple still believe and follow the same things their parents have pushed on them.

The Coast is lovely, and if I had a choice, I would move there.

I have stated this before also but you could literally cut the racism with a knife in MS. It was so blatantly apparent it wasn't funny.

[Scotslass]

For me coming from Scotland to the U.S wasn't exactly a culture shock as there are alot of similarities with the U.S and here anyway.

But when I travelled to MS It was kinda a culture shock, I never knew there were places that looks so under developed or how it there was no structure or progressiveness. As if there was a time warp. Everything was based around religion, we're religious but some take wayyyy too far.

I met alot of really nice and welcoming people that thought English was my 2nd language, i was suprised that those individuals had never heard of Scotland. Then that brought up education where my fiance moved from MS when he was 9 to attend HS in Kentucky. I know there is a grave education problem there.

Also, the food there i have to say was amazing. I think if i lived there i would be 10 tonne

Climate was just perfect for me but my only gripe was that theres alot of poverty there compared to any other place i've been to which is shocking for the U.S especially. If i could help change that i would. My fiance and I have had these discussions before he has been very open about it and admitted that MS was less disirable then here because he has been here for so long.

My question is, has MS changed at all since I was last there (4 years ago) Is there plans for developement? Are people are touchy about religion and alcohol?

I'm planning a trip on March time to visit my in laws.

To summerise, I think MS is beautiful but there are alot of negatives to go with it, especially like me you come from a very different nation that has alot of positives, apart from the weather!

I did visit SC but I did love it there, from what i saw it was more progressive but correct me if im wrong.

Furthermore, this isn't in any way meant to offend but this was just my take on visiting MS and what I thought. Comparing MS to other states and my own country. I did hear that MS is great for older people, retirees. But for young people like me? I think it would take alot to beat Glasgows pubs, restaurants, shopping by a mile and thats just one city.