Post 3: Article Response

I chose the article entitled “Is Nebraska Really ‘the good life’” in the Lincoln Journal Star. I chose this article because who has not said at one time in their life “I hate Nebraska” or at least heard someone say it. The article goes on about a mixture of scorn and adoration felt by the people of the state of Nebraska. The interesting part about the article was not really content itself but the comments that came after the article was written. So many people had a remark about the high taxes here, no tolerance for different points of view, and how all we have is Husker football and Runza. But there was just as many positive comments as there were negative. People talked about the friendliness of people, the slow pace of the state, and the beautiful scenery. Many people even mention leaving Nebraska for a few years and coming back because they always new Nebraska was home and no other state compared to it. Personally, I enjoy living here in Nebraska. I have been to other states and even other countries, so for someone to say I don’t know what it is like outside of Nebraska is just not true. I have lived here my whole life and I consider Nebraska my home no matter where I head. I would not mind however to try and live somewhere else outside of Nebraska for a while just to experience something different. I think it is good for everyone to get out and experience what other places have to offer. But it really comes down to what you call home. I think anyone born here will always consider Nebraska their home whether they stayed in Nebraska to raise a family or pursued another life somewhere else. I really believe one person who commented on the article really sums up the article; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.