“If a television network proposed a ''real life'' show treating poor African-Americans, Latinos, American Indians, Asians or Jews as curiosities, they, and all Americans of good will, would be justifiably outraged.”
This quote strongly moved me because I completely agree that America would be very upset about a television show that poked at poor African-Americans, Latinos, American Indians, Asians or Jews. America has fought wars and constantly stressed how important equality is in these United States. As a West Virginian, it hurts me to know that my own country would probably not defend this beautiful state. If we are a country of equality, then doesn’t that pertain to every state? If I viewed a show that was curiously addressing poor Latinos and their lifestyles, I would not sit there and laugh. I would be upset and share my concern with others. It is a shame that if some outsiders viewed a show about our home state, they would sit there and laugh. I am proud to be a part of West Virginia and I will always take a stand in defending this state, I cannot wait for the day when the whole entire country treats West Virginia equally also.
I chose this video because it displays wonderful pictures of West Virginia, allowing for viewers to see that this really is a beautiful place to live. The words in the song are also very good for people who have always lived in this wonderful state!
Reference for Article:
O'Brien, J. (2003, May 10). Tall tales Appalachia. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/10/opinion/tall-tales-of-appalachia.html
Reference for Video:
Johnston, A. Sweet Appalachia. Retrieved 20 Jan. 2012.
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