>>>>I personally feel this has mostly to do with our American culture which does not value education. By that I do not mean monetarily. We've proven that we're more than happy to throw money at the issue, but when it comes to the hard work of actually studying or fostering an appreciation for learning in our children, we cannot be bothered, after all Duck Dynasty is on! Time to jump on the twitbookpinteredit and discuss.
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>>>Regarding Duck Dynasty, check out the map on this page:
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>>>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/08/22/red-america-blue-america-and-reality-tv/
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>>>Tamar
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>>Are you suggesting that a show about God-fearing, gun-loving rednecks appeals to southern voters? Remarkable!
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>>Next you'll tell me that a show about shallow, narcissistic fashion designer wannabes caters to big-city coastal types.
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>I wouldn't know. I've never watched anything like that, so guess it doesn't appeal to this "big-city coastal type." For the most part, the bits and pieces I've seen of so-called reality shows make me cringe.
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>Tamar

One of my friends appeared on a UK reality show. Called Big Brother.

They told me that they had some quite interesting conversations about lifestyles and public issues etc but none of that made it into what was broadcast. The TV producers concentrate on whats sensational so arguments and sex feature a lot.