Ok, if that's how you want to see it. I tend to think of some (not all) farmers as losers who can't cut it in college or a competitive workplace, so instead they hop on a tractor and plow, then use the patriotic excuse of a love for the land, having an independent and rebellious spirit against authority which is part of the founding values of this country, yada, yada, yada.
Now, did I answer all your questions? How about you answer some of mine?
Wow! Did my Harley riding poser comment strike a nerve? One of my best friend's H has one so I know plenty of white collar guys have them and are not posers. I just happen to know a few that are posers.
Your comments about farmers just strikes me more as sad because I know so many people have that same attitude toward most (if not all) farmers. In my case it's easy not to take it personally when people call farmers stupid (and they do) since my parents both have their college degrees and really did CHOOSE farming. I loved growing up on a farm and I understand it's impossible to explain it to someone who doesn't get it. I can't explain to my non-running friends how great running 20 miles feels (although it's been awhile and I do need to get back to it).
Anyway, if you do feel that way toward farmers, then you probably would have a hard time respecting my father and my family's values and understanding the dedication and hard work farming requires. Someone not respecting my parents is difficult for me to understand but since you don't know them, I can't take it too seriously.
I'll look at your questions again but it may take awhile to sift through your post...
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads? ~Albert Camus
