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A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10
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allseasonfan Wrote:I respectfully agree with most of what you say, however I have 3 questions for you:
1. Is the way of life depicted in the program the norm in east Kentucky?
2. Does Poverty exist in other areas than here?
3. Why do they always choose us?

You have valid points, and I realize that is the reason so many people are angry at 20/20 and Diane Sawyer.

1. No, it is not the norm that I am aware of. And, my life wasn't picture perfect but it was pretty normal and I was a pretty sheltered kid. Considering.....I lived in a trailer in my grandparent's garden growing up, my parents were divorced, my dad was an alcoholic and a drug addict and was killed mysteriously when I was 18. My mom had to work two jobs while she went to school to better herself and make more money for our family, and I ate cereal and ham sandwiches and Pepsi daily. BUT, I was not exposed to filthy living conditions, had food on the table every day, had most of what other kids had, clothes and supplies I needed, and a family who worked hard and loved one another. So, that's my normal. What's yours?

2.Yes, poverty exists in other areas.
3. I don't know the answer, but we do need help. Whatever we are doing, whatever help we are getting, it's not enough.

Ultimately, I hope people see that we all need to do more to help one another and not tear each other down.
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A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by Pupaw - 02-11-2009, 11:10 PM
A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by Pupaw - 02-12-2009, 12:46 AM
A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by Joker - 02-14-2009, 01:21 AM
A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by Joker - 02-14-2009, 01:24 AM
A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by all-or-nothing - 02-14-2009, 02:23 AM
A Hidden America ABC Friday Night @ 10 - by Joker - 02-14-2009, 02:24 AM

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