I probably should have put a "/sarcasm" tag on my post.
I might bash the state's liberals/legislatures/governments. I wouldn't bash the conservatives. Not even with a 1 inch pole, much less with a ten foot pole.
It can be challenging living in California...but we're working so hard to make changes and live worthy lives and teaching our children what's right....kind of like every other state in this great land, huh? :o)