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I have lived in Tennessee most of my life. The scenery is great and the state is geographically beautiful. Speaking of the people here, the quality of life, and society's mode of operandi... well... there are challenges depending on who you are.

If you are in good health; are able to reasonably navigate the Good ol' Boy system well; and have stability, connections, status, wealth, a strong personality, or a solid combination of these, you will likely live well here and perhaps thrive.

If you, however, have complex health issues that are atypical and unresponsive to common, first-line approaches; are ever experiencing a sudden medical emergency; have moderate-to-severe mental and emotional defects; are disabled; struggle socially; or have had any legal troubles besides maybe an underage drinking conviction... you may be in for a very rough ride here in Tennessee.

People here are often very opinionated, take offense to any criticism of the state, cliquey, stubborn, and harsh.

The EMS systems here are weak, the state ranks high in hospital closures, the mental health system is very broken, and there are minimal resources available to people who are both poor and defective. People are moving here to our state to take advantage of our lower cost of living, yet our infrastructure continues to crumble and is unable to adapt. We rank the highest for depression, especially around the Knoxville Area and northeast TN.

Jordan Neely was a NYC person failing to make a living off dancing and suffering mental challenges from personal issues after his mother was killed by her boyfriend.

This upcoming trial is about one man (there was actually 3) that held down Jordan Neely in a choke hold until he died. JN was complaining "I want food", "I'm thirsty"..."Won't take no for an answer"..."ready to go to jail"... My issue is not with those that held him down... but the many people on the train that ignored his pleas. These are the same people that say we should care for others...why do they ignore others in need then? He should have had 10 people offering him food, water, and help.

We know this is a train filled with "blue state" people... liberals, that believe in "mental health" and caring for the needs of the poor. So why don't they then?

He was expressing distress for not having food. If I was there, I'd offer him food and water. I've done that before... it really isn't hard.

What is wrong with Democrats and liberals... why are they so cold hearted?

I'm not saying Republicans/Independents get slack either... but where are all these "blue state" people when someone cries for help?

Would you have offered help or direction?

"Happy Juneteenth"... You are free... to suffer and die apparently under the auspices of science. I doubt Democrats even see the issue...