Demographics

Hub and I were at the dinner table, having just finished carry-out Italian fare, when he turned to me and said, "Do they have any good Italian joints in Arkansas?" Font of knowledge that I am, I replied, "How the hell should I know? If there are Italians in Arkansas, there are probably Italian restaurants." Which led directly to the very next question: Who lives in Arkansas? This should be in the book that doesnt exist at Borders Books. So I googled Arkansas demographics and found a few things.

Population of the whole state, approx 2.6 million. Whites make up 75%, Blacks 20% and *other* 2%. So who are the missing 3%? Neanderthals? Fembots?

Arkansas was a one-party state (Democratic) from the early 1900s to 1974. From the data, Republicans began demanding to be recognized in the mid seventies. Maybe that is who the *missing 3%* are.

Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the union. Only a few short years ago, the government settled a long dispute on the possessive form of the noun. The possessive form of Arkansas is "Arkansas's". The Jones's house is in Arkansas's foothills. Ok but why did it take an act of legislature to settle that argument? Perhaps it was the same folks who decided that all people must join a church.

I have a feeling that I may be in for some serious brainfreezes in my quest to integrate.