To: angus on the first post...
well, I suppose that depends on how you define primarily....I am also seeing that 33% statistic in an article that seems to make note that it is the single biggest motivation so that would seem to make it a solid plurality.
And while this doesn't show religion to be the biggest motivation, a majority seem to cite it as a reason, so it seems to be at least a factor in the decision process
You absolutely bring a solid point with the rural-urban divide though. My cognitive bias is definitely showing there as my experiences with that are totally the opposite. Very interesting stuff - will most certainly read into that a bit more this weekend. I suspect my definition of rural may be too harsh as well, but that still wouldn't mesh with my preconceptions.
How much do these people make? Where do they live? The one family I know on one income is where the husband is a doctor.
It also doesn't necessarily have to be one income either. My early childhood was one parent with two incomes because 'that's just the way it was back then' and it wasn't permitted to be any other way.
Also, re: farmers, "these days" might not be the best way to qualify that statement considering the current state of agriculture, but I'm willing to drop that point on the basis of angus' citation.
If you think 50k is low, I don't understand your definition of economic privilege.
Poll
