On 9/21/2014 8:26 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>
> Bryan, the term "redneck" is dated to a coal miner vs. Pinkerton agents battle when the miners wore red neckerchiefs
> around their necks so as to identify which side they were on. It does not refer to what some people think of as a
> "farmer tan."
>
> N.
>
Bryan is an idiot.

Nancy, it *really* would help if you'd figure out how to quote with
whatever it is you're using to post. Half the time I don't know what
you're talking about.

You may cite this:

http://www.answers.com/Q/Where_did_t...k%27_come_from

However, in another usage:

"Originally, the term came from the later 1800's in southern Georgia and
Alabama to refer to sharecroppers who worked in the fields thus getting
a sunburned neck. They were called 'rednecks' as a term meant for hard
working people. Today, the term is used by comedians and commentators
to refer to people who are uneducated, close-minded and racist individuals."

Racist is a good word for it. Hardworking people is another word for it.

Jill