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> when I return to the US Midwest ... Since its the Bible belt For those unfamiliar: The Bible Belt isn't in the US Midwest and generally the regions aren't mu
by hackuser 11y ago
> when I return to the US Midwest ... Since its the Bible belt
For those unfamiliar: The Bible Belt isn't in the US Midwest and generally the regions aren't much alike. The Bible Belt is the most conservative region in the US and is in the American South. The Midwest has historically been liberal, even progressive in places, the home of unions and democratic voters. (Also the Midwest isn't in the middle west, but you can find a map.)
That's not to say that there are no Midwestern areas where people are more religious or conservative, or that tsunamifury's family doesn't live in one.
- andreyf 11y agoThe more interesting point, stands, however: Snowden's actions are not a Christian vs non-Christian issue. Their effects on the NSA and the international cybersecurity community have been enormous, and whether their totality served the public good is an incredibly interesting debate without a clear answer.
- subliminalbrad 11y agoSpeaking as someone in a solidly midwestern state (though the definition is murky[0]) I don't think it's fair to say the midwest is historically liberal. There are a few liberal cities but there are also states like Missouri and Kansas. It's a mix of both. [0]: https://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/what-states-are-in-the-midwest/ https://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/what-states-are-in-the-m...