If we were to err on the side of caution we would be lampooned by you very same people for not going in to work/school over a couple of inches of snow. This is just another excuse to make fun of us poor dumb Southerners. Normally I would not care, but this is the time that put me over the top.
Yup, just like the way we northerners get lampooned for living in a frozen hell. I take it to be in good fun and mean it the same way. BTW, was a southerner at some points in my life.
Sorry to be so touchy about the subject. I know you meant no offense. You just happened to be the 100th or so person to bring it up.
Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.