It seems a safe assumption that the woman in question was socially aware enough to realize that she was deliberately provoking controversy. Perhaps she wrote the letter more out of a guess that she’d find, so to speak, a sympathetic ear. But regardless, this was the desired outcome on the young lady’s part. On that I would feel sure enough to bet a few guitar picks. When my Shorter, Cuter Half™ and I married, we visited Pigeon Forge for our honeymoon. We, too, will stay away, these days.
My better half (also shorter and cuter) and I married in Sevierville 11 years ago and honeymooned in Pigeon Forge.
We didn't go to Dollywood, and probably won't go there next time.