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>The lack of educated citizens with critical thinking skills is overwhelming. Very true, and very much a bummer. I really like that part of the state otherwise

• keithpeter 11y ago
  What is it that you like? The countryside? Other aspects of the local population (sincerity, faith &c)? Nice to hear something positive about East Texas over in the UK.
  • noddingham 11y ago
    I grew in East Texas. I think it is the same as many areas; yes there are vocal groups that paint a picture for the entire region, but individually I think you'll find some of the nicest, most honest, sincere people around. Many of whom are educated and well-read. I'm sure just like in your hometown. It's unfortunate those are not the people you see on TV or quoted in the news. As a caveat, there was a four-year public university in my hometown. Definitely a slower pace of life. I can't go out to eat or to the grocery store in my hometown without running into someone I know, went to school with, etc.
    • vogt 11y ago
      I just replied with basically the same answer. I am from MA but have spent time in ETX. It was nice to go into Brookshire's in Quitman and be approached by people who knew I wasn't from town, and be welcomed into their homes or just have a friendly conversation. Canoeing on lake Winnesboro and chatting with the regulars at the store on the water there, etc.
  • vogt 11y ago
    The countryside is a big part of it. Like a lot of Texas, large plots of land can be had for cheap. I had a friend I would spend time with who had 20 acres with farm animals and pets, and we'd ride around his property on ATVs traversing creeks and the like. I found it beautiful and calming. There's also lots of big lakes for fishing and boating which is a pastime of mine. Folks in the grocery store would recognize that I was an outside and approach me, introduce themselves, welcome me to their homes. There may be many a technological rube out there, but a lot of nice people outside of that