Cape Girardeau, Missouri SperlingViews

although the town is relative small, it is very problematic for african americans. that's right, blacks do not have a say in government-let alone anything else. unless you are a doctor or lawyer, do not come to cape. please stay away.

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re: cape no way - 11/26/2005 - 10/31/2009
Cape is only problematic if you make it that way. We have a fair amount of well educated blacks in town who are very successful. Skin color doesn't dictate your say in government or anything else. The truth is, it is a very conservative town politically. If you are not conservative, regardless of skin color, you won't have much political clout. This is no different than not being a liberal in most large cities or most of the Northeastern US in general. Most people in Cape Girardeau have a high regard for hard working individuals, and would support an African American in politics if they are Republican. It si politics, not racism.

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Cape - 10/25/2009

It's a good mid sized town.[read more...]

not many family activites - 5/23/2009

cape is a great town and is growing rapidly but there are not many family activities. there is bowling and the movies and that's it. hopefully though because of it growing maybe there will be more activites in the future.[read more...]

I agree Mark. - 5/10/2009

This town is full of nothing but racists and redneck bigots. I mean, Rush Limbaugh is from here, so that pretty much sums up the general position of the town. Hateful bigots and a real hatred towards African Americans in general. Just look at the Cape County Jail statistics. It's capacity is 85% black most days. The cops are very bad at racial profiling. If you're a racist, redneck or bigot... it's your dream town. [read more...]

Cape Girardeau - Pros/Cons - 4/6/2008

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cape no way - 11/26/2005

although the town is relative small, it is very problematic for african americans. that's right, blacks do not have a say in government-let alone anything else. unless you are a doctor or lawyer, do not come to cape. please stay away.[read more...]