The economic distress of the region; the ppl are proud, patriotic & loving, but perhaps feel abandoned. Lots of
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politicians have promised help over the decades but poverty still rampant. Understanding the culture, ppl is key.
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Makes sense. What WOULD help the area, tho?
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Economic dev would help. Jobs. It's imp for eastern KY to not try to be something it's not. Building a culture of
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entrepreneurship. Creating jobs there. Good work is happening but takes time.
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Important point. Was thinking that when I raised Red River Gorge tourism. Have you read abt Chattanooga's broadband?
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not read anything recently. Got anything to suggest?
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Tons of coverage fr this year bc they've been doing PR. http://motherboard.vice.com/read/chattanooga-gigabit-fiber-network …
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Will read it. Thanks for conversation. My
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Yeah, as I've said, I've been thru and number of times and it's really hard to see.
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