A question about bigotry in Wyoming (section 8, low crime, homes)

[ElkHunter]

It's open again, so long as we can all play nice.

[wyoman]

Originally Posted by Clay Lady

Your post uses the words that you welcome all but clearly you do not. Is this an example of actions you teach your children?

Sorry if my honesty offends you

[Happy in Wyoming]

Originally Posted by Happy in Wyoming

Liberals don't tolerate disagreement. Rights are for them, not for those who disagree with them.

Originally Posted by Clay Lady

Do you think that is why FEMA is renovating the old internment camps?

I'm sure of it. I'm also sure that these people who wish to welcome the alien more than the kinsman will have a terrible surprise. For when they voluntarily come to the camps, assuming that they will be the keepers, they'll discover that they are, in fact, the slaves. The people they were planning to rule won't be there. The latter may be dead or half-starved in a wilderness, but they won't be in the camps.

Five thousand years ago our people domesticated the horse, invented the wheel, and conquered the world. We'll do it again. If any man doubts, let him look at the civilization we created.

[wyoman]

Originally Posted by Happy in Wyoming

I'm sure of it. I'm also sure that these people who wish to welcome the alien more than the kinsman will have a terrible surprise. For when they voluntarily come to the camps, assuming that they will be the keepers, they'll discover that they are, in fact, the slaves. The people they were planning to rule won't be there. The latter may be dead or half-starved in a wilderness, but they won't be in the camps.

Five thousand years ago our people domesticated the horse, invented the wheel, and conquered the world. We'll do it again. If any man doubts, let him look at the civilization we created.

When are we going back 5000 years? Are we gonna start using stone tools also? I'm ready are you? I CAN KNAP VERY WELL

[taye70]

I am Black. And I worked in a school in NY a long Island suburb. One day I was referred to as a 'spade'. In as much as this bothered me, I was raised to remember that the kids in this school repeat what they are taught. At the same time the student should be taught that this attitude is unacceptable don't expect a change overnight. Perhaps it was mom or dad or grandparent that told the bad joke in the first place. I live in Maine. Another very white state. I was stationed here when in the Navy. Although I don't see color because in my home it went without saying people are people and taken for who they are not the color of their skin, my experience here has been good. Yes there are some people who didn't get it because they have never been exposed to other races. I found that once they got to know me for who I am they were more acceptable. Just the same there are some that will never invite me to their home. In this day and age it's scary that things are this way. I seen the World News Tonight with Charlie Gibson this evening and seen the segment about how Pinedale has more jobs than they have people. I am in a moving mode to leave Maine after 9 yrs and I pulled up this sight with the statistic of basically no blacks in that area anyway, and think I will keep looking.
The students are fortunate to have a teacher that believes differently.

[wyoman]

Originally Posted by wyolady

Don't fret Happy in Wyoming. As someone who lives in Wyoming and has for 15+ years and has seen evidence of bigotry in all three of the counties I've lived in (1 liberal, 2 conservative), I think your statements weren't "crap" and I personally believe (traslate - my opinion, not any one elses!) your post was less inflammatory than the ones to follow.

Don't take everyone's comments personally. Months back before our election in Nov., I posted a middle-of-the-road comment and got very angry, insulting comments about me too. I've pretty much become a lurker on these boards because I personally believe (again, traslate my opinion so please don't flame back) some dissenting opinions aren't welcome.

Having said that, if I keep my middle-of-the-road comments quiet in most public settings, I have found Wyoming a nice place to live, raise kids, etc. Although I'm not going to lie - my elementary school-aged kids got negative comments when they took a family photo to school during a "family" project and showed 2 cousins who are 1/2 Hispanic.

I AM VERY SORRY THAT HAPPENED BUT THAT IS NOT RACISM-NOT IN ANY SENSE AT ALL. THATS A KID WHO'S DIRECTION IN IN LIFE LOOKIN FOR ATTENTION IS REPEATING THINGS OR WORDS TO GET A LAUGH - NOT HIS FAULT- I ALSO HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD SON HIS BEST BUDDY IS A DARKER SKINNED BOY-NEIGHBOR-THROW EM IN A BARREL- TOSS IT IT AROUND AND THEY WILL COME OUT THE SAME-WE ARE THE TEACHERS LETS TEACH THEM WELL-WITHOUT OUR 3RD GRADE ATTIUDES god bless ya and have a great day!

[nomerci]

I'm not sure race is the issue in Wyoming. People from Wyoming just don't want anyone moving here. Period. I've been here two years and have made very few friends. When I first went to register my vehicles the woman working for the city looked at where I was from on my vehicle titles and said "ya, I went there once. I hated it. Too many trees." She pretty much slammed her way through the rest of my paperwork and I still dread going to Town Hall to deal with people like her. For the most part I've found the people here unfriendly and judgmental. I found a job where I work on my own and spend my off time in the mountains or in my house. It works for me but if you're a social person, you might want to rethink Wyoming.

[sunsprit]

Originally Posted by nomerci

I'm not sure race is the issue in Wyoming. People from Wyoming just don't want anyone moving here. Period. I've been here two years and have made very few friends. When I first went to register my vehicles the woman working for the city looked at where I was from on my vehicle titles and said "ya, I went there once. I hated it. Too many trees." She pretty much slammed her way through the rest of my paperwork and I still dread going to Town Hall to deal with people like her. For the most part I've found the people here unfriendly and judgmental. I found a job where I work on my own and spend my off time in the mountains or in my house. It works for me but if you're a social person, you might want to rethink Wyoming.

I have no basis to dispute your personal experience in Buffalo, but it does sound atypical of the folks I've met up there.

It's certainly different than the experiences I've ever had in Wyoming ... and I moved here from Colorado, which isn't high on a lot of folks' list.

[wyolady]

Originally Posted by sunsprit

It's certainly different than the experiences I've ever had in Wyoming ... and I moved here from Colorado, which isn't high on a lot of folks' list.

LOL - I too moved here from Colorado and was a "damn greenie" for a year or so, (my hubby probably called me that for the longest! ) but was surprised how quickly Wyomingites got over it and took me for what I was. I've moved to different communities in Wyoming, and there is a bit of a time period where people keep their distance, but in short time have warmed up.

I too don't dispute the Buffalo experience, nomerci, and that is unfortunate. Have you sought out other transplants? Fellow transplants are some of my best friends.

[Colleen Fordham]

I don't know if my first message went through or not...but I asked why so many folks are saying I am a "bigot" just because I prefer to live among my own race; White folks. I don't hate blacks or Hispanics, I only prefer to live among the white race. Why is that so bad? Are there any towns left in Wyoming where only white people live? Sign me "Tired of living in Denver"