>We explored the possibility of living in Nevada during the last recession and visited the Las Vegas, and Reno areas. We ended up moving to Minden, Nevada, near Carson City.
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>Las Vegas, and Nevada in general, is not an area to raise children as far as my wife and I are concerned. Las Vegas leaves memories of prostitution, nude dancers, drugs, gambling, lots of lights, drunks and glitz. I also believe they have the world record for the largest number of 7-11 stores in a given city.
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>Trying to walk through a casino to get to its restaurant was difficult with our 13 and 15 year olds with us. You cannot stop near a gambling area or security gets after you because of laws concerning minors, gambling and such. Also, the nude dancers were at the stage next to the front door for your viewing pleasure. This is not what I call a “family environment”. Just try to find a place to eat!
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>For 9 months we lived in Minden and then returned to California, for better or worse. We have not visited Nevada for 8 years and I do not care to return. However, it is a good area for testing nuclear devices and storing nuclear waste.
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>I guess subjects like this have to do with value systems. Not everyone shares the same values. It is obvious that there are people living in and visiting Nevada for exactly the reasons I dislike that state!
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>Tom

Why did you move to Nevada in the first place? The recession in California can't have been the whole reason.

I wonder if any Nevada residents will stick up for their state here.