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One thing my part of upstate NY has is many small colleges and universities of all stripes. And plenty of relatively cheap old farms and wineries all over the place(Finger Lakes district). This means one thing: old, middle aged and young hippie or counter culture types. Volvo and Saab drivers. We occasionally get a takeover of a Congressman's office or protests over the war or whatever. Adds immensely to the character of the area. Keeps the local newsrags entertained. I doubt they are hippies actually, since they all seem to be well fed and coifed(long braids, guys and gals), and have legal representation if necessary, and have nice rides. I don't find their protesting offensive, actually it is good for the 'ol Republic to hear some opposition and from folks willing to put it on the line, so to speak. Glenn
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