Guys, you sure are hard on California and apparently ALL of those who live here. Believe me, we're not all wackos...cut us some slack. I know, give me the name of your state and I bet it won't take long to for me find a few things you'd rather forget...huh?
Should I be embarrassed I live in a state that's the worlds fifth largest economy? Should I poo poo the fact live within hours of the Redwood & Sequoia forests, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Lassen Park, Napa Valley and the NorCal coast. I lived in CA, AR, MD, AL, NJ, OK, VA and passed through or spent a lot of time in other states...and I've taken a few good memories and a few bad memories with me when I left. Sure, I really WISH my second amendment rights weren't under constant assault (as yours are too friends), but the quality of my life and where I live is second to none.
...Chris