> “Redneck” is a political slander as bad as “thug”.

I enjoy the country lifestyle. And frankly, living somewhere peaceful and quiet with ample acreage and privacy, and little to no air, light or noise pollution is a lifestyle that is in increasingly short supply.

I take pride in rocking up to a small town with bits of hay on my dirtied clothes. I’d only live in a city if I absolutely had to.

I’ll happily accept the “redneck” badge. It’s up there with “geek” for me.