[XRdsRev]

Have you actually been to New Jersey ? Most of it is actually very nice, much different from how it is portrayed by the media. It is also the 2nd richest state (per capita income) in the entire United States. If I recall correctly, 3 of the top 10 wealthiest US counties are in NJ. Overall, it has one of the best education systems in the country. I live there now and like all places it has drawbacks, it is very expensive to live here but it is far, far better than many other places I have been.

[Josh in PA]

They are bright in New Jersey.. The educational system, paid for by Atlantic City, teaches all of their youth never to gamble.

They leave that up to all the degenerates in the border states.

[motzman]

View of Manhattan while driving down Skyline Drive, Ringwood NJ (trust me, you can see it when you're driving)

If you can afford it, and can handle it, NJ is the best state to live in.

[XRdsRev]

Per Capita Income - Top 5 US Counties (2000 census)

1) Marin County, California - $ 58,500
2) Fairfield County, Connecticut - $ 57,640
3) Bergen County, New Jersey - $ 55,590
4) Morris County, New Jersey - $ 54,390
5) Arlington County, Virginia - $ 52,950

Household Income - Top 5 US Counties (2000 census)

1) Fairfield County, Connecticut - $ 155,050
2) Morris County, New Jersey - $ 152,130
3) Bergen County, New Jersey - $ 147,670
4) Marin County, California - $ 146,510
5) Westchester County, New York - $ 142,010

[q_an_a]

i've been to NJ and driven on the turnpike several times between DC and NYC. In addition, i've worked with a couple of medical companies for short projects. yes it can be pretty, it can be ugly beyond belief, newark is still there as I recall. driving on the side roads is an adventure and snow closes many places year after year. two blocks from the boardwalk and the casinos is an Atlantic city that few would want to be living. out side of these things, a corrupt political landscape and high taxes, i'd call NJ a wonderful place to live.