tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859118341865282720.post8402178859755672321..comments2024-03-16T22:30:32.183-04:00Comments on Hampton New Hampshire Mad Dog Democrat: New Hampshire: The Shire Looks at the WorldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859118341865282720.post-28243489085586755772013-05-13T15:50:29.388-04:002013-05-13T15:50:29.388-04:00Maud,
I am told when Pease was an active A...Maud,<br /> <br /> I am told when Pease was an active Air Force base there was more diversity at Portsmouth High School. <br /> Oh, well, we are Hobbits I suppose.<br /><br />Mad Dogthe phantom speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629183077961716582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859118341865282720.post-82631363503920792512013-05-13T08:14:10.020-04:002013-05-13T08:14:10.020-04:00Mad Dog,
I agree it's unfortunate NH is so lac...Mad Dog,<br />I agree it's unfortunate NH is so lacking in diversity and it is surprising that hasn't changed much in 40 years. When I was in high school one African American family moved into the city and everyone knew where they lived ( I'm not kidding). They were regarded not with a sense of animosity, but curiosity- like a family of unicorns had arrived.<br /><br />The fact that the state is like one giant loaf of Wonder Bread doesn't make it easy for non-white kids growing up here and you're right, not because of overt racism, but the feeling of being different and standing out when every other face you see is white. Some would argue that's part of what makes New Hampshire, New Hampshire-that sense of insulation from the rest of the world. Certainly that's not a feeling shared by all residents, however, lets just say not everyone in the state would be bemoaning the lack of outside influences and cultural and racial differences.There are a lot of great things about New Hampshire but the lack of diversity is a big negative...<br />Maudmaudnoreply@blogger.com