XRdsRev,
You give an excellent summation of your family and some of the high points of the history of NJ. But it is just that, history. I am speaking of what is happening now. The people running this state are crapping on that history and creating a mess.
I don't find fault with your pride in where you live. I don't find a bit of fault with you. Just because I criticize, albeit harshly, NJ, doesn't mean I criticize you. I certainly do recognize that there are fine people living in NJ being held ransom by those who are out to destroy the state.
I think this debate can be settled by me saying that you have not only persuaded me to stay in NJ, but I am moving in with you!!!
Haha, welcome aboard ;)