I beg to differ... You, in your reply, used the word "Prejudice".... Before I tell you why you're wrong I'm going to post the definition of that word. Perhaps you'll see the error of your ways without me explaining it - But I kinna doubt it.
Definition of prejudice
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one's rights especially : detriment to one's legal rights or claims
2a(1): preconceived judgment or opinion
(2): an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge
b: an instance of such judgment or opinion
c: an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics
The attitude you see displayed by Texans was earned. We are, as a general rule, a welcoming people. We have no preconceived notions. We are also a very observant people. We listen closely to what is said but even more closely we watch what is done. What we've watched is non-Texans populate our major cities and as that happened over time we've seen those same cities turn into shitholes and become an embarrassment to the state of Texas. You claim that on a beach of sand with grains to numerous to count - you are different. You may be but to try and complain or fault your accusers you should understand where you are and how your accusers formed their opinions. It wasn't with hate, it wasn't supposition but through experience we, as Texans, learned to distrust folks claiming to be "Just like us". No, you're not. You are welcome here - as long as you don't bring your baggage with you. But as we Texans have learned, over and over again, that seldom happens. The only one grouping you with all the other countless grains of sand - is you!