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It's interesting to read this and see the debate over whether or not Virginia is considered "Southern." Well, i was born in bred here in Richmond, VA and so were my parents. I consider myself to be Southern, not only because Richmond is, in my opinion, a truly Southern city, but also because my extended family is as Southern as they come (they all live in NC). Yes, many Richmonders are from the NOrth but there are still families here that have basically "ruled" the city since before the War. And Monument Avenue here in Richmond - can't get much more southern than that. Statues of Jefferson Davis, R.E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, etc. line this street. Also in favor of VA's Southern-ness: Kappa Alpha was formed HERE, in Lexington VA. And correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't that pretty southern, as far as frats go? As well, i say y'all, and while i don't consider myself as having a thick accent, my Yankee friends at college all make fun of me saying "y'all", "reckon," etc.
So i LOVE being SOuthern, and calling myself Southern...even if some of y'all don't think VA is in the south!
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