or asking for the opinions of others (perhaps considering moving here).

You're coming across a little defensive, but maybe I missed something.

Full disclosure - I was born and raised in Utah, lived outside of Utah on a few occasions, and came back - living in an area different from where I was born and raised. Obviously I came back, so I like it here. But it's not without its problems - many of which he listed.

Oh and the place I was raised and the place I live now are much much different.