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On Sun, 18 Jun 2000 19:30:11 -0400, "Ken M." <pobox-dc@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:

>jackmj@my-deja.com wrote:
>> 
>> If someone were moving to the DC area and they had a choice between VA
>> and MD, what would people suggest which is a better place to live? If
>> someone can share their experiences, that will be great!
>> 
>> Jack
>> 
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>> Before you buy.
>
>Didn't we cover this a few months ago? 
>
>Move to Virginia. Many reasons:
>
>1) The grass is greener in Virginia.
Must be because of all those septic tanks and out houses. You still
haven't modernized to a city sewer system? 

>
>2) There is an invasion in Maryland suburbs!
Just in Montgomery, P.G. and maybe Charles in a couple of years.
Western Maryland is still quite nice. Live there and take the Marc
train to DC to work every day.
>
>3) Crime rates are lower in Virginia.
Depends where in Virginia. Great Falls, Reston...Yes
Prince William County, Alexandria, Arlington...hmmm..maybe.But you're
catching up to Maryland in a hurry. In fact, every other crime
incident on local news nowadays seems to be coming from Prince William
county. Dare I say Prince William county  is Virginia's answer to PG
county , MD.
>
>4) Overall, taxes are lower in Virginia.
Yes. But what's the deal with that dreaded car tax?
I bet them boys in North Arlington and Great Falls have one hell
of a property tax bill?
>
>5) In Maryland, Gov. Spendening runs the show and figures out a
>way to take every last penny you have. 
 Me and my accountant are hard at work preventing this.
Thank God for the 401(k).
>
>6) Virginia residents have the "right to carry" concealed weapons
>and therefore your chances of being robbed or attacked are much lower.
If you move to the right areas of Maryland. This shouldn't really be a
concern. Also, you're less likely to get shot by a pistol packing
momma who you just cutoff in the parking lot. I know... I know..but I
couldn't resist.

>
>Do they make Va. residents put their cars on treadmills like Md?
At least MD doesn't require a yearly inspection. I guess they at least
think we're smart enough  to tell if our cars are falling apart or
not. Oh...and what's the deal with the county sticker thing on the
windshields in VA? And the car tax? And aren't there emmision tests
for people that live in N. VA? Geez... talk about a governments
facination with the automobile.  Besides emission tests in MD
are good for 2 years. A small price to pay for clean air.

>
>(ken)
>-- 
Don't really have a problem with Virginia. It's actually quite nice
except for Northern Virginia. What's the deal with that place?
You have to sit  in traffic just to make a quick trip to 7-11. Also
what's the deal with the people there? 
Everyone over there has such an attitude like
they  have a banana shoved up their ass or something. 
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>Now they are trying to ban Pit Bulls in Wash, DC. I
>think this is unfair and Bit Bulls are no more dangerous
>than any other breed. If you agree please sign the petition:
>http://www.PetitionOnline.com/APBT/petition.html
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