Submitted by Anon.
Similar to the Oil Region of Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Berkshire Region of Western Massachusetts is a post-industrial-age area rich in history, with glorious architecture and tremendous natural beauty.
Welcoming to all, including GLBT people, the Berkshire Region has become an incredible center of art and tourism.
Perhaps the story of one its towns, North Adams, remarkably similar to Oil City, could provide some inspiration:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Adams,_Massachusetts
http://www.morningsonmaplestreet.com/aboutnorthadams.html
PS - There is NO American Family Association affiliate opposing cultural or economic progress in Massachusetts.
Well that about sums it up.
ReplyDeleteIt's been shown over and again that communities that promote art and human diversity thrive.
These Republicans who pound on the Bible of Fiscal Conservatism ignore this basic fact.
If you are intolerant of people, it hurts business.
If your every word is an edict from God, no one wants to do business with you.