I moved to Utah from northern California about 9 years ago and it was the worst decision I have ever made.

There is very little culture and diversity here and if you aren’t conservative and possibly Mormon you can have a hard time liking it.

The general population doesn’t seem to welcome Liberal views and ideology here. I’ve been in many situations where you can meet a complete stranger and they seem friendly but when they find out you’re not like them they turn on you. It’s mostly Republican here who think they are American but the only Constitutional right they care about is the right to bear arms. Forget about freedom of speech because if you are ever caught in an argument with one of these people they just tell you to shut up; they don’t even care to hear your side of the story because they are afraid to admit that they just might be wrong. In my opinion that is very un-American.

Don’t get me wrong, this place is BEAUTIFUL and has a whole lot to offer as far as the geography goes, but the people just seem to fuck it all up.

I read a post here that the people seem fake. I somewhat agree there. It is hard to find genuine people here, everyone else just seems to be putting on an act.

As far as finding your way around I have to say that to grid system works very well. I was pissed at first and had a hard time getting used to it but now all I need is the address and I can usually find it without directions.

Anyhow, my girlfriend and I are devising a plan to get the hell out of here. Can’t wait!