09-01-2006, 08:43 AM
You know, Chris, just because you like it in Loudon doesn't mean that everybody else will. Aside from the fact that your tastes are so incredibly different from most of the folks you're talking to, it's entirely possible, likely even, that your value system is light years separated from theirs. Why does everybody have to like it? The fact that it's "rich" isn't a good reason, and you can't go imposing your values on somebody else, expecing them to enjoy the ride.
Also, look at the statistic. A household median income of $98,000 or greater. That really isn't very impressive at all. There are certain parts of Arlington and Fairfax that are so stratospherically high that 98K (which, by the way, if you want to divide it evenly is 49K per earner in a 2 earner home... again, not impressive at all). is downright laughable. Consider the fact that a county wide income level only gives you an idea of the demographic from one border to another - you can safely expect that your county will be similar all over. Arlington and Fairfax both have huge-earner areas, and they both have areas that I wouldn't want to live in at all.... but so what?
I lived in North Arlington for 8 years. The generic North Arlington family is pretty well off - I'd venture a guess that it would be greater than 98K a year/house pretty easily. But the North Arlington statistic is skewed by the poorer South Arlington areas. Again - so what? I never went to South Arlinton for much of anything. Looking at a statistic like, surprise surprise, was thrown around like candy in a giant, worthless newspaper, is just fodder to make you feel good. If you want to say your rich community is a virtually-imaged line on the map, go right ahead... but I think it's silly into fooling yourself into thinking that you're somehow better off.
I've got no interest in Loudon at all. So sue me. I know that what I get utility out of is so vastly different than what you do that I think it's great you've got your cake over there.... but it sure as hell ain't mine.
Also, look at the statistic. A household median income of $98,000 or greater. That really isn't very impressive at all. There are certain parts of Arlington and Fairfax that are so stratospherically high that 98K (which, by the way, if you want to divide it evenly is 49K per earner in a 2 earner home... again, not impressive at all). is downright laughable. Consider the fact that a county wide income level only gives you an idea of the demographic from one border to another - you can safely expect that your county will be similar all over. Arlington and Fairfax both have huge-earner areas, and they both have areas that I wouldn't want to live in at all.... but so what?
I lived in North Arlington for 8 years. The generic North Arlington family is pretty well off - I'd venture a guess that it would be greater than 98K a year/house pretty easily. But the North Arlington statistic is skewed by the poorer South Arlington areas. Again - so what? I never went to South Arlinton for much of anything. Looking at a statistic like, surprise surprise, was thrown around like candy in a giant, worthless newspaper, is just fodder to make you feel good. If you want to say your rich community is a virtually-imaged line on the map, go right ahead... but I think it's silly into fooling yourself into thinking that you're somehow better off.
I've got no interest in Loudon at all. So sue me. I know that what I get utility out of is so vastly different than what you do that I think it's great you've got your cake over there.... but it sure as hell ain't mine.
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2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
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