Dear HCN,
I read with amusement the
“ranting and raving” of W.M. Martin from Arizona (HCN, 5/25/98)
about the Californians moving to his state, complaining about
everything, but not moving. Now it’s my turn to rant. I sneaked
into Idaho from Pennsylvania a few years back and have complained
about Idaho in the same way Californians complain about Arizona –
high taxes, bad roads, noisy 30-year-old vehicles, too
conservative, etc. Only, I plan to leave, having given up on the
idea that Idahoans will ever grow up. Apparently their strategy of
driving (or keeping) out those newcomers who are environmentally
sensitive, contribute greatly to the community, pay huge taxes, and
generally are an asset is working, at least on me. I’m outta
here!
My only conclusion is that they prefer the
status quo, no matter what the long and short term
cost.
J.
Mariani
Pocatello,
Idaho
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Bye, bye, Idaho.
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