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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I really don't like the term flyover states, particularly when used by people who think they live in areas that are superior. I also don't like the term "redneck" used to describe people who are poor and live in the country. The predominantly nice folks who were born and raised in the states that are not falling off either end of this country have justifiable pride in the places that they hail from and enjoy beauty not seen in smoggy areas or places where people put you down rather than look into your eyes and shake your hand firmly.
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I was raised from age 2 to 22 in New Mexico. I feel very loyal to that state; I still own a home and a business there. I enjoy spending time in New Mexico and am both proud and grateful to have been raised there. New Mexico is a flyover state. So what?
As an aside the incredible SW airlines lady pilot who averted a major aviation disaster a few days ago was raised on a ranch near Alamogordo, NM. When recently asked if she grew up around aviation she said "No, but I grew up under it!"
Tammie Jo Shults: Meet the Heroic Southwest Airlines Pilot | Money
It seems folks hailing from NM develop and retain a sense of humor in addition to the above mentioned ethos.