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It's okay to say that you don't like it here and want to leave. Unless you are a complete jerk you will make friends again somewhere new. It is beautiful in Oregon and there are some wonderful people here. But like many of you I've lived in in several states and traveled the world and I have observed there are a lot of beautiful places and there are wonderful people everywhere. If you are an urban person there are bigger cleaner cities out there with better restaurants and more direct flights and better entertainment options than there is in Portland. Portland is not the greatest city in the United States. People become so offended whenever anyone points this out. I've personally been told to eff off and "leave" several times for saying this.
Measure 114 is not the only reason people want to leave Oregon. For a lot of us living in the Willamette Valley it has become increasingly uncomfortable. As someone here has already pointed out, the Libertarianism of the early 90s has morphed into this awful Authoritarianism. It started with Occupy Wall Street and has now infected the suburbs. People just assume you agree with them on all of the BS. And if you are not on message, woe unto you.
My business and my family are here so I cannot go anywhere. One day I will retire in a different state. In the meantime my plan is to keep a low profile and resist the urge to punch people in the face. But if I was a young person and I was having trouble making connections here I would explore my options. It's a big world out there, most people are good if you are good. Do not be afraid. If you are unhappy with Oregon there are other options besides Idaho and Texas. Life is too short to be miserable.
Measure 114 is not the only reason people want to leave Oregon. For a lot of us living in the Willamette Valley it has become increasingly uncomfortable. As someone here has already pointed out, the Libertarianism of the early 90s has morphed into this awful Authoritarianism. It started with Occupy Wall Street and has now infected the suburbs. People just assume you agree with them on all of the BS. And if you are not on message, woe unto you.
My business and my family are here so I cannot go anywhere. One day I will retire in a different state. In the meantime my plan is to keep a low profile and resist the urge to punch people in the face. But if I was a young person and I was having trouble making connections here I would explore my options. It's a big world out there, most people are good if you are good. Do not be afraid. If you are unhappy with Oregon there are other options besides Idaho and Texas. Life is too short to be miserable.