Corrupt Christians

I don't know whether to call it chutzpah, ignorance, or criminal behavior. One thing you can say is that Appalachian folks tend to do whatever they want, whenever they want. I keep pointing this out to them as the major reason why this area is economically disadvantaged. They don't buy it. They still think it's because there aren't enough roads, or because enough money hasn't been funneled into the area.

I first noticed the state provided pickup truck because of the fish symbol on the back. You don't usually see a state license plate and a Christian symbol on the same vehicle. To be honest, I really wouldn't have gotten too annoyed with that. I just would have considered it rude behavior. What really caught my attention was when the driver turned off the main road, showing the side of his vehicle on which were displayed the magnetic signs advertising his business. It must be nice to have the taxpayers underwrite your business expenses.

Of course this particular morally upright Christian probably feels secure in his behavior. He's connected at work and in church. If anyone complains about him and he gets in trouble, depending on how highly placed he is, if the complainant works in the county, their job will be in jeopardy, if they don't then there's a good chance that future travel through the county will result in an undue level of police attention.

Can you say corrupt, third world, hell hole? And yet  they wonder why they can't get businesses to move here.