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To: tejek who wrote (249283)9/4/2005 3:30:23 PM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1571928
 
"Is that concentration of wealth to a lesser extent true of other southern states and Texas as well?"

It varies. Texas has a larger middle class than it did 40 years ago. Being solidly middle class reduces that need to have someone to look down on. Louisiana was developing more of a middle class during the Boom. But the Bust nipped it in the bud.