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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All the people I know like this are this way, IMO, because of a lack of travel.

My parents are both from WV. They moved to VA in the 80s and had my siblings and I here. 99% of my relatives are still in WV. They're very much like this with the WV pride because they know of no other places, for the most part. Many have been to visit us in VA and they absolutely hate it here and in DC. Other than that, they go to Myrtle Beach in SC for vacation. A motorcycle event in OH. None of them have passports or any desire to ever travel internationally. [/quote]

Hi, grew up in WV, went to WVU. I love the state because it helped shape my perspective once I did start traveling and living more broadly. I love WVU because of the sense of camaraderie and connectedness most Mountaineers tend to share. West Virginia is complicated: It's beautiful; it has pervasive poverty; it's been pillaged for profit by outsiders; the people are kind and genuine but resolute in their beliefs, many times to their own detriment. Most of all, it's authentic, a pocket of the world that hasn't been invaded by transplants, a place where family and traditions remain central to the culture, and a wellspring of unexpected treasures.

So I guess that's where my pride comes from, since it's certainly not from lack of exposure to other places. FWIW I never went to Myrtle Beach until college, but I've always had a passport and of course have traveled internationally. I'm proud to flout ugly assumptions and lazy generalizations. I'm proud to be from a place that is beautiful and intriguing and much more than anyone expects or gives credit.[/quote]

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