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Date Posted: 13:45:20 10/23/13 Wed
Author: Destroyed in D.C.
Author Host/IP: 67.1.133.81
Subject: Wrong
In reply to: 5280 's message, "Really?" on 13:24:48 10/23/13 Wed

>Roughneck comes from a profession (choice). Redneck
>comes from a lifestyle. Redskin is an ethnic slur.
>
>Same thing, my ass.

Redneck is the term used for the Virginia regulars that fought in the Revolutionary war. After a battle they wanted to be able to find each other to regroup, so they tied red bandanas around their necks. It's a term of respect.

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