[Jenn218]

Hi, no.....that isn't it. I was trying to get a point across about classifying a person as something without knowing them just because they like a certain thing or go somewhere that you may not agree with. That is why I gave so many examples and how by the way the thread was going, it sounded like anyone who had ever watched a race or supported it, etc would therefore be classified as such a person as a redneck by some of the posts on here. Does that make sense?

It's just beyond me that a person who doesn't like the sport or may have never been will glady defend their soapboxes about the type of people that do go to this event or likes something other than what they like - that is what I am trying to clear up and what I don't understand. AND by saying that, I not directing that directly at anyone here....we were just bombarded with the redneck comments by lots of people - just because we got free tickets to go and check it out for the first times in our lives.

Believe me......my family and I are so laid back and easy going and yes, we have laughed at some blue collar comedy jokes...that doesn't offend me. I was just brought up (and I am trying to raise my daughter the same) to never judge a person by where they have been or what they have done. AND it just seems that many people seem to think that anyone associated with Nascar or an auto race is considered redneck - I just do not see the logic behind their thinking. Does that make sense?

I do want honest opinions and that is why I posted here....I think I mentioned that somewhere on this thread. I did see lots of opinions and that is what I wanted to see (I didn't want this to turn into a big mess like it has with people being offended or afraid to speak up) - Everyone is different, we all have different opinons and that is why I think this world is a great place - imagine a world where we all feel the same, look the same, like the same things - wouldn't that be horrible? I'm not getting "worked up" over this, as Nascar just wasn't my thing. It is just the fact that people just assume a person is considered something (like a redneck) just for going, liking, or mentioning a race. I'm sorry but that is just crazy to me!

I haven't researched the history of Nascar, but I do know that from those that have posted, it was started in the south by good ol boys who didn't have much money BUT my how it has changed. There are so many diverse people that enjoy it, sponsor it, race in it, etc. and so much money is involved - I just don't see it has being redneck - that is my opinion.

I just wanted to try to clarify what I am thinking and trying to understand. I know we were all brought up differently and have different views and I know that Nascar is all over the world, not just in the south. I was more upset with trying to explain to my daughter (or why she was called a redneck and what it means) the reason why some people automatically judge and assume something about someone they don't really know just because they don't like or agree with what that person likes or watches, etc.

Well, I hope that makes sense and I didn't ramble on too much. I do appreciate everyone on here and I definitely do not want to offend anyone. I value everyone's opinions and thoughts and their different backgrounds and beliefs - we are all made different for a reason. I just see things through rose colored glasses and just hope that people do not judge others for something that person might like that you may not.