state by state speak your mind about ...Missouri

[MadHound]

15. My home,

It is absolutely beautiful country, from the flat north to the mountainous south. The weather is interesting, and can turn on a dime.

Full of caves, springs and other such natural wonderments, Missouri is a nature lover's delight. Vast areas of sparsely settled forest land, and yet possessed of areas of vibrant urban life.

Columbia, where I was raised, is still a wonderful college town, with all sorts of attractions, year 'round. Unique pockets of culture, such as Hermann Missouri, an old school German town.

Yes, the state does possess more than its fair share of rednecks, but many of them are still decent people nonetheless. It does have a Southern vibe in the southern part of the state, not so much elsewhere. Sadly, it is the southern part of the state that dominates the state legislature and shapes the national impact of Missouri's representation in Congress.

Still and all though, I would rather live here in Missouri than in any other state. If I want culture, or nightlife, or great cuisine, I can find it. If I want to retreat from society and simply talk with the wind and weather, I can do that as well. Yes, my state has its faults, but what state doesn't? I think that the virtues of this state far outweighs its faults.