I think we'd all agree that Stupidity and Ignorance do not differentiate over race, sex, age, or nationality. There are some areas of the world however, where Stupidy has a stronger hold. One of these areas is the deep south of the United States.
At Expo86 in Vancouver I was in the Alberta Pavillion examining a Tyranosaur skull that was on display. Also examing this skull were two people, husband and wife, with thick southern drawls.
I overheard the gentleman go on about his amazement at the size of the skull. He then told his wife that the state of Alberta was where "we iz headed to next."
I introduced myself and told them that I was from Alberta. We talked for a few minutes, they were from Alabama. During the conversation the wife suddenly asked me if there really were T-Rex's in Alberta. I told them that there were plenty, thinking she was referring to fossils. The husband then asked if they had ever killed anyone, and if anyone hunted them.
I paused for a moment, then told him that they were an endangered species, and were illegal to hunt. I then added that yes, many people had been killed and in fact, if one came within a certain distance of town, that town would be abandoned.
My conversation with them petered off, as the two of them began arguing about whether they were going to go to Alberta or not.
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