I agree with you amethyst, the areas that have issues with those who are not part of the status quo are primarily your rural areas. The reason being is that these areas have a certain etiquite you must adhere to be accepted by the community. Such as being a hard worker, good person, and being a christian. But, if you don't meet these social expectations or decide to break the normality by expressing something that does fit the culrutal norms then your sometimes given a bit of "trouble". In your larger cities though in texas the view of cultural norms shift. Due to the fact these cities are cultural metling pots and thus those who choose to express their full individuality are not met with such hostile or malicious reactions when they come out.