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I'm considering moving back to SD after many years in larger cities and the things that concern me - notably, the lack of diversity - seem to be what you are looking for. In fact, I have noticed a number of people on this forum stating that they moved to (or back to) SD to get away from diversity. So if you prefer being around people "just like you," then Sioux Falls will probably suit your needs.
I've read that the "red states" are becoming "redder" and the "blue states" are becoming "bluer" because people only want to interact with others who have the same background, beliefs and appearance as they do. I find this sad and cause for concern. If you look at the places around the world that are in the most turmoil, it is due in large part to their lack of tolerance for those different than themselves.
I know for a fact that South Dakota (and, specifically, Sioux Falls) is not filled with generally intolerant people. If that were the case, I would never consider living there.
I find it particularly alarming that ExilefromCa - a soon-to-be minister - would appear to be so intolerant.
I'm considering moving back to SD after many years in larger cities and the things that concern me - notably, the lack of diversity - seem to be what you are looking for. In fact, I have noticed a number of people on this forum stating that they moved to (or back to) SD to get away from diversity. So if you prefer being around people "just like you," then Sioux Falls will probably suit your needs.
I've read that the "red states" are becoming "redder" and the "blue states" are becoming "bluer" because people only want to interact with others who have the same background, beliefs and appearance as they do. I find this sad and cause for concern. If you look at the places around the world that are in the most turmoil, it is due in large part to their lack of tolerance for those different than themselves.
I know for a fact that South Dakota (and, specifically, Sioux Falls) is not filled with generally intolerant people. If that were the case, I would never consider living there.
I find it particularly alarming that ExilefromCa - a soon-to-be minister - would appear to be so intolerant.
All that the Pastor is looking for is to live with people that are the same race he is and that speak the same language he does. He didn't say he's "intolerant" of other races, he just doesn't want to be in a minority. I feel exactly the same way. I have no problem having neighbors who have a different culture or a different color, but I PERSONALLY don't want to live where I'm a minority race.
All that the Pastor is looking for is to live with people that are the same race he is and that speak the same language he does. He didn't say he's "intolerant" of other races, he just doesn't want to be in a minority. I feel exactly the same way. I have no problem having neighbors who have a different culture or a different color, but I PERSONALLY don't want to live where I'm a minority race.
Ducksburg, no, I'm not a minority race in So. Dak. We have plans to move in the future and I'm just saying I don't want to live where I'll be in the minority. In a nutshell, if someone is looking for a diverse setting, South Dakota is not the place to look because they'd surely be unhappy here. I think that most people are very accepting of others no matter what race they are and you can find neighborhoods in Sx. Falls that could make you happy. But the majority of people in this state are still either caucasions or Sioux.
All that the Pastor is looking for is to live with people that are the same race he is and that speak the same language he does.
This is what most would consider to be the root of intolerance and prejudice in this world. One does not have to actively dislike another group to be intolerant of it.
Things like race and language are such superficial differences. Spending time with people who are of another race and/or speak another language are great ways to learn. It confounds me that anyone would not want some of that exposure in their life and more importantly in their children's lives.
This is what most would consider to be the root of intolerance and prejudice in this world. One does not have to actively dislike another group to be intolerant of it.
Things like race and language are such superficial differences. Spending time with people who are of another race and/or speak another language are great ways to learn. It confounds me that anyone would not want some of that exposure in their life and more importantly in their children's lives.
I have to say sugar beet, that you may be living in the wrong country. If I want exposure to other languages and cultures than my family and I will travel to those countries to experience them. I will however not do what is being done in this country and impose my language and culture on others then call them intolerant and prejudice when they are not as accepting as I feel they should be.
Sugarbeet, some people just want to stay within their own culture and it's intolerant not to allow that. Some of it may be from bad past experiences and some of it may be people preferring familiarity. That's why a lot of the larger cities have areas where say, for instance, the Chinese or the Italians are the majority people there.
Personally, I like so many things about the Sioux culture, but I grew up knowing kids who were Sioux so it was something I've always been around. But like DBub said, if I wanted to learn of other cultures and people, I'd visit the different countries. Not all of us are interested in different cultures and that's ok, too.
I believe the midwest, in general, is welcoming to all legal Americans no matter what race or culture they are from. But I think that anyone considering the midwest needs to check out the area to see if they'd be comfortable there cause many areas are not diverse.
I grew up in Sioux Falls and am back here now until I find a full-time job. I love it, AND I work in a tutoring center where we help the scary furriners learn English, often after they've worked the overnight shift at the aforementioned meatpacking plant. Personally, I enjoy the cultural exchange and am awed by their hard work, dedication, and generally cheery disposition, but you apparently will be pleased to hear that they are still very much in the minority.
Well, it sounds like you're in the right line of work for yourself. Check any profile of any South Dakota city. You'll find that Caucasions and Sioux are the majority race. Sorry if that disappoints you.
Would your dedicated, hard-working "scary furrigners" be part of the group who are taking their cases to the department of labor for discrimnation? South Dakota is a very low paying state compared to many and apparently some of them don't understand that.
It sounds like you're just passing through, but should you remain here, you may want to find a couple of jobs to give the aide to them that they need.
One South Dakota county would've gone bankrupt had it not been for the state. A van load of illegals was passing through and had an accident. Of course, they had no life insurance, vehicle insurance, health insurance, etc. The county paid the entire bill for the twenty some people who were passing through. They were headed to Minn. to work illegally.
Eventually the state will incurr more expenses so you'd better be ready to get on that tax roll and pay up.
Um, no. The people I work with are all legal (we are a govt agency and need to see documentation before they can study) and most of them are refugees from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. I don't know what discrimination claims you're referring to, but it wouldn't even occur to them to complain because they're just happy to be living in a place where they're not likely to be slaughtered. And I do not in fact plan to be in this line of work for the long term, but it has greatly increased my respect and appreciation for what they go through every day.
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