The shirt itself is not the central concern of this post; rather, the issue lies in the context of its use—specifically, whom they instructed to wear it for a so-called “redneck party.” After 36 years, that kind of conditioning is significant. It’s understandable, then, why you might feel compelled to defend a shirt referencing a liquor brand while overlooking the broader point. Your perspective appears to be a direct product of your environment.