To be fair, many people continue to live in these abominable states because they are unable to move due to cost, jobs, family, and a myriad of other reasons.
California is a whole other story.
Agreed, my good FRiend.
It took me several years, post retirement, to manage to move from the once Golden State.
That was 4 years ago, and I'm thankful every day that I made the (difficult, in many ways) jump.
I'm a political refugee, but there are many more reasons for moving. DD is an important process.
That said, I more than understand the reasons for remaining, and the substantial frustration, as well.