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We know where the really tough people live (Original Post) LuckyTheDog Apr 2013 OP
And they're not even armed! mainer Apr 2013 #1
So far... LuckyTheDog Apr 2013 #7
"Don't Mess With Texas" - was a slogan for an anti-litter campaign. RagAss Apr 2013 #2
Thank you. narnian60 Apr 2013 #6
Tough people live everywhere. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #3
That was my thought too n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #4
Indeed. Thank you. Why does there have to be "toughness" competition? uppityperson Apr 2013 #5
Exactly . . . fleur-de-lisa Apr 2013 #8
I don't know... egduj Apr 2013 #9
And what "basic constitutional rights" thucythucy Apr 2013 #10
Thanks, really needed that... OneMoreDemocrat Apr 2013 #11

fleur-de-lisa

(14,615 posts)
8. Exactly . . .
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 04:44 PM
Apr 2013

Why are we competing? I live in Hurricane Katrina ravaged-Louisiana, seven years later. Some areas are still a mess.

I stand firmly with the folks of Boston and think they are remarkable people for their composure and resilience during this tragedy.

But are we Louisianians less tough than Bostonians?

DUers must stop posting statements that attempt to divide this country.

egduj

(804 posts)
9. I don't know...
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 04:48 PM
Apr 2013

I've seen a lot of people from Boston more than willing to give up basic constitutional rights over the last few days, just to feel a little safer.

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