This might get me deported, but I am an American living in the south
and I for one applaud Toyota's decision and totally understand their
reasons for locating their plant in Ontario.

The south IS a backwards place. I taught high school here for three
years and let me tell you, it was enough to make Mother Teresa lose her
faith. You have never seen so many people who not only are expecting
to, but actually WANTING to become nothing at all. They are sorry,
pathetic losers and, incredibly, they are just fine with it!

By contrast, about a year ago I visited Canada for the first time and
was immediately struck by how clean, friendly, and safe it was.
Everyone I met was intelligent and very accomodating. Don't get me
wrong, I am proud of my American roots, but in no way does that mean
that I think America in general, and the south in particular, has
nearly enough of its act together.

The south is a cesspool of ignorance, laziness, narrow-mindedness,
futility, and complacence. My family and I are in the process of
saving our funds for a BIG move, and I can honestly say that I can't
wait to get out of here.