> I think it really depends where you live. Small towns are generally
> horrible - probably as bad if not worse than comparable US places, whereas
> large metropolitan areas are quite cosmopolitan and open for outsiders -
> if they can afford living there (which is a big if).
Well, I've been pleasantly surprised by Austin, TX. Quite sane, lots of great culture, hugely diverse, and affordable. I think all the bats and armadilloes must repel Republicans or something.
-- DRR