[manfredo]

It had been demonstrated that resumes with country music listed as a pastime get less call backs than resumes with sailing. Some companies also discriminate on the basis of political views, which disproportionately limits the opportunities of southerners (e.g. asking for candidates' opinions on affirmative action program). There's also general disdain and hostility toward conservatives. Open denigration of conservatives is tolerated at my work place and discussion even includes thinly veiled threats of violence at times.