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Ask HN: What sucks about where you live?

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I definitely think NYC is a great place to visit, but I could never see myself living there. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that about NYC from a visitor, I could afford to buy a place here :) Seriously though, why do people only seem to say this about NYC? Does anyone say they enjoyed visiting Dallas but couldn’t see themselves living there?

I don't like the way of life there. Schlepping your groceries home in a tote bag is one example. The same thing I like about the city, is the same thing I hate about the city, if that makes sense. Every time you step out the door, it's like an all day adventure. I'm not a very fit person, I don't like working out. So by the end of the day seeing the sights you are EXHAUSTED. Obviously if I lived there, you would not…

Schlepping your groceries home in a tote bag is one example.

Haven't done that in years. There are like 8 places that deliver groceries. I use Amazon Fresh.

So by the end of the day seeing the sights you are EXHAUSTED. As you said, irrelevant.

I don't recall seeing too many fat New Yorkers. Perhaps because they are walking everywhere.

Well...you're not wrong about this, but it's not a burden in daily life. It doesn't feel like you're working out all the time or something. It just feels like you're effortlessly about 20% lighter than the rest of America.

Re: Ask HN: What sucks about where you live?

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Oklahoma City: 1) Very conservative state government. Public schools are incredibly underfunded. Crime penalties are harsh. Extremely high prison population. 2nd in nation. 1st in women incarceration (nearly 3x national average). Constantly spending money trying fight people who sue them for pushing religious agendas. 2) A car is mandatory. Not walkable. Very spread out. It's one of the larges cities by area and the…

Can I ask why you stay? I’m guessing family?

That's the main reason. Secondary reason being I want to work to improve the place I grew up instead of running from it.
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