[Sirloin]

No, I'm 6.

Actually I made my flippant comment based on my road travels across the US. You can't tell me that the plain states are as scenically interesting as Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Cali, etc. They are not even in the same league. Sure, maybe the political climate is drastically different, but here in Portland I can drive 45 minutes in any direction and find some of the most incredible landscapes on the planet. Thats kind of hard to do in Kansas.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Yes, the scenery is beautiful. I stood on the beach at Santa Barbara, CA wondering why I didn't just move...This was my conclusion:

The quality of the people and the lives they lead, and the impact they have on the world around them is a of greater importance than visual beauty. I would rather surround myself with people of beautiful character and heart, than surround myself with breathtaking scenery.

Lack of mountains and beaches does not make the central US worthless. Maybe next time you could try to avoid alienating half of the nation simply because our land is not quite as scenic as the rest of the states'.

[The Coopster]

Hey Genius. Idaho is on that map. Apparently you ARE 6, or at least have the geography skills of a six-year old.

You've obviously never been to these states; the Rockies and Tetons run through most of them. Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, New Mexico - All beautiful states. All with enough scenery to take your breath away. But you'd know that, if you'd ever been.

Yeah, your comment was flippant, all right. And maybe even a little ignorant, as well.

But hey, what do we expect from a six-year old, right?