Ya'll can fight over Atlanta and Birmingham all ya'll want.
I prefer Nashville.
And I know Atlanta and Birmingham well.
Besides, let's get real....this ratings list is incredibly PC.
Diversity?
Do any FReepers really think about that?
I though that PC knee bending was something folks here were against.
Yes, there seemed to be an element of PC, but other criteria seemed more objective. A whole range of elements were considered, apparently, to make up the rankings. (I don't vouch for them, btw. I report, you decide.)
Now if you look at the extended list of all 331 cities, Abilene, TX is #32. That is pretty darned good. And I can assure you, Abilene, TX is as un-PC as it is possible to get.
Of course, the top ten are the ones that get ALL the publicity, so it's a wash, I would say.
It's a subjective ranking in a magazine. It's not a big deal.
Regardless, while forced diversity is terrible, natural diversity is something that makes living in a major city very pleasurable.
It is nice to go to an event and not just be surrounded by a bunch of white people. We, like most larger cities, have an Asia town which is incredible. The food is incredible and the people are the truly interesting.
The various cultural festivals are also very enjoyable and really add some spice to life.