[DuePew]

yes safe from all but the raging liberals Come on down south and we'll show you the southern hospitality the north hasnt wuite caught onto yet. I dont know were you get the north(with such wonders as NY and chicago) are any safer than the south. Generaly avoid large towns, and youll be good

Yes, those raging liberals. I forgot about those. They'll tear your throat out if you're not careful.

I never actually said the north was safer than the south. However, as far as the south goes, I have one hyphenated word to descibe it: gun-toting. And one non-hyphenated one: humid. Ooo, and another: flat. Wait, two more: pickup truck.

*kidding*

Hank.

[Dogxzysl]

New England is very nice - and safe, too. No hurricanes to speak of, no earthquakes, tornados, volcanos, grizzlies, mountain lions, poisonous lizards or snakes, etc. You get warm summers and cold winters - you can be at the beach in June and on the slopes in December. Lots of forested land and some sizable peaks for climbing. And Boston is nice.

I heard there are a lot of pot holes and crazy winters there... I heard it from Klick and Klack (Car Talk), lol

I have one hyphenated word to descibe it: gun-toting. And one non-hyphenated one: humid. Ooo, and another: flat. Wait, two more: pickup truck.

*kidding*

Hank.

you forgot country music, cowboys, and cows, lol

[tomsmuidh]

As long as South Carolina is ok and safe them im not worried lol i'll be living there for a year

[Anavaralo]

From up here, I've always seen Minnesota as being the most Canadian state. I like seasons, and hockey and Jesse Ventura.

If I were to choose to go a state, it would be Minnesota. Second choice is Washington. But I'm in the automotive industry, so if I went to the US, I'd probably end up in Michigan.

[Precturge]

New England is very nice - and safe, too. No hurricanes to speak of, no earthquakes, tornados, volcanos, grizzlies, mountain lions, poisonous lizards or snakes, etc. You get warm summers and cold winters - you can be at the beach in June and on the slopes in December. Lots of forested land and some sizable peaks for climbing. And Boston is nice.

The Southwest is also pretty neat - I've been impressed by Albuquerque and Tuscon. And California is the default "nice state".

As far as SC is concerned, well, I thought it was pretty boring when I drove through it (once). But that was just a drive through, eh? Maybe I'm wrong.

Hank.

[R1king]

Which state is the roughest?

[Giselle]

Well, it just hit me as another way of interpretting this question. Do you mean safe living in general or safe living from terrorists? I know lots of people here who were thinking of visiting the US and then decided to go to Australia after 9/11.

So if you are looking for somewhere safe in terms of that, live in the middle of the country. Farmland doens't make a very interesting target. Although people who live in places like Wisconsin and such tell me that all there is to do is sit in the middle of corn fields and drink and go on LONG bike rides over lots of flat land.

[Fertassa]

Hi all, as some of you may know i will be going to South Carolina for 1 year or so for my pilot training.
But i'd like to stay in the US permanently (Hopefully)

Im looking to stay in a nice, safe state.

Im just looking for advice, comments on which area's you like, what is South Carolina like?

Thanks

Texas is awesome! The plano / dallas area is a great area to live in. You could even come practice with us at DFWKIK!

[DoctorTDent]

Thanks for the offer Mugu

I like both the South and North, is MS dodgy?

[RokgroofeTeme]

New York and California me think.

I think California would be worse... read my quote in my sig if you haven't. He's the governator, lol

But if you're talking about welfare, it's Wisconsin

I think you'll find good and bad parts in each state. Sure, in California South Central LA is tough, but San Diego is supposed to be one of the most desireable cities in the US, and the area around San Fransisco is very nice. What one needs to do is just pick the climate they think they'd like and move to a nice place in that state.

That's my opinion anyway.

Hank.

[teentodiefows]

Ha, I grew up target shooting with rifles, handguns and shotguns, as did a lot of people I know who've lived up here their whole lives. I've never hunted (never had to). I'll never carry a handgun, but only because I really think it's a chickensh*t thing to do. So, no, I don't have a big problem with guns, I'm just not feverent about it like so many others (NRA) are. In fact, I've been hankering for some skeet lately (the autumn air does that to me). And, in actuality, the only issues I have with the south (which is the southeastern US for those who don't know) are that it's humid for over half the year, and you can't ski anywhere the other half.

Commander, I think you'll find the US a lot safer than you think. I suspect there is an image in other countries that the US is a dangerous place, but it's really just fine. I've lived near/in a big city my whole life and I've never been in an overtly dangerous situation.

Hank.

half a year !!!!! dude the humidity here in december/january runs in the 60% plus range.......

[prowsnobswend]

Northern states (with a few exceptions) usually tend to be a bit quieter (except for cities like Detriot....AVOID AT ALL COSTS!). I live in michigan, and the worst thats ever happend up here would be a police chase several months ago. The weather sucks up here, tho'. One day, it'll be 80+ degrees farienheit, and then the next day it'll be snowing (no joke).

[Dastyh]

drizzt: Do people in Texas use YEEEEEHAWWW!!!! as their kiai?
Just kidding. I've been to Texas and found it quite nice, except for the humidity.

Humidity in Texas? Are you kidding? Texas heat is dry heat...try Florida for humidity!

[mudozvonf]

my computer is having issues. i swear when i typed that it came out broken into sections and making sense lol

[katetomson]

Which state is the roughest?

New York and California me think.

I think California would be worse... read my quote in my sig if you haven't. He's the governator, lol

But if you're talking about welfare, it's Wisconsin

[texprofi]

Hi all, as some of you may know i will be going to South Carolina for 1 year or so for my pilot training.
But i'd like to stay in the US permanently (Hopefully)

Im looking to stay in a nice, safe state.

Im just looking for advice, comments on which area's you like, what is South Carolina like?

Thanks

[SerycegeBunny]

drizzt: Do people in Texas use YEEEEEHAWWW!!!! as their kiai?
Just kidding. I've been to Texas and found it quite nice, except for the humidity.

I've heard that texan kirikaeshi goes something like:

YEEEEHHAAAWWMEEEENNNN MENMENMENMENMENMENMENMENMENy'all.

If you think that's bad, we thought one kendoka up here in Boston had a Bruce Lee kiai, but it turned out he just wanted a drink.

Thank you, I'll be here all week.

Hank.

[FredderiK]

Second choice is Washington. But I'm in the automotive industry, so if I went to the US, I'd probably end up in Michigan.

Being partial as I am to Washington, I'm going to second that statement. No, it doesn't rain all the time up here. Theres a lot of lakes, rivers an such. Actually, someone once told me that Washington weather is very similar to that of Scotland. (At least on the west side of the Rockies.) Very nice place to be. Of course, we are the home of the raging liberals pretty much. Our laws are a thousand times more rediculous than a lot of other states. A lot of exciting things happen. And, (If I can remember this figure right) we live around 6-7 volcanoes.

[derinasderun]

Texas sucks! It's terrible. Nobody should ever come here! Stay away!

[Smittoh]

Humidity in Texas? Are you kidding? Texas heat is dry heat...try Florida for humidity!

dude im right here in the middle of the swamp country......low humidity is 50-60%