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To the person that posted this on page 3: You shouldn't take pride in the fact that you don't pay state income taxes in Florida. It's part of the reason your state has one of the worst education systems in the country. Florida has allot of jobs, this is true. Businesses from around the country move their jobs there because there are no labor unions (prepare to have no say in anything related to your job lol) and they don't have to pay people as much because it's cheap to live in Florida. And the quality of life may be good for you, but there is an insane amount of poverty and suffering in the United States, that only exists because we don't have enough socialist-like programs to end it. We have plenty of cash to do so. Don't get me wrong, I love Florida. I was raised there (but not born there - 1,000 people a day move to Florida!). I am heading back there in August to pursue a college education at the University of Tampa (this may seem contrary to my previous comment, but it's a private school so it may be safe from the horrible education system). Florida is extremely varied (geographically speaking), and being the fourth-largest state by population, it is very diverse and it's an exciting place to be. It would be my favorite place I've ever been, but New York City will always stay in my heart as the most electrifying place I've ever been. I may move there after college, but it's cold up here, so maybe not lol On another note, I live in Upstate New York, and it's not that bad. I really hate the cold though... New York is the highest-taxed state in the country (that just happened this year). But housing is generally priced low, and we have good social programs and an awesome education system with the best public university system in the country. And New York City is just amazing. It's the most incredible place I've ever been (for now - I've never been outside North America). I would love to see Spain. I've always been fascinated with it: the language, history, the country itself. Greece, Israel, and Australia interest me as well, and I plan on visiting them all throughout my life. ------ 1. I was born and raised in Florida, so I have a rather unique view of this state that most people don't. 2. Labor Unions by and large exist for the betterment of their mafia style bosses and NOT for the security of the workers. 3. Socialism NEVER solves poverty (the rates of unemployment and per capita and median incomes in Europe can't compare to the level of personal wealth we enjoy in the U.S.) 4. This isn't a judgement call on anyone's governmental or economic system, it's just a statement supported by many facts. 5. I attended public schools in Florida and as with all schooling, it is what YOU make of it. I happened to have a nurturing home environment in which my family encouraged academic achievement. As a result, I got an excellent education, took every advanced or honors program I could, and attended the best university in the state and got a great education there too! I know a lot of people on this site love their socialist systems but it doesn't change the fact that handouts and government programs will NEVER provide a better life above taking care of yourself and personal entrepreneurship.

I live in Florida and I have to say that the quality of life in the U.S. is unmatched anywhere. Here, you can get a great job, good benefits, and not have to give every last penny you make to the government to pay for a socialist "house of cards" economy. Florida is especially nice for several reasons. 1. The weather, duh! 2. The beaches, I live within 10 minutes of 2 of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. 3. NO state income tax. If you don't like paying out the you know what in taxes, definitely move here. Just a word of caution about moving to Florida... DO NOT move to the following counties... Miami-Dade (Miami), Broward (Ft. Lauderdale), Palm Beach (West Palm Bch), or Martin (Stuart). Floridians are generally very nice, but you can't get too close to southeast Florida. There's too many ex-New Yorkers and they are not the nicest people in the world. And they definitely do not know the meaning of "Southern Hospitality". Instead, head over to the West coast, specifically St. Petersburg or Tampa. Now this is what I'm talking about: