Why Are People ALWAYS Bashing Texas & Houston? (El Paso, Sugar Land: high crime, most dangerous)

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by Angel713

This is why I always say homeless people should go and try to rob a bank, because they'll be living the life in jail (shelter, three meals a day, etc.).

What fuels my hate from prisoners is child molesters and rapist. I just have no sympathy for them, yet they are the ones let back on the streets and into our communities after serving a measly 1-3 years in prison.

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

I'm not really impressed anymore. I'm sure I'd feel the same way if I lived closed to NYC. The amazement goes very quickly.

I know what you mean. The extended pleasure comes with seeing more buildings being built after the initial high has worn off.

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

I know what you mean. The extended pleasure comes with seeing more buildings being built after the initial high has worn off.

yeah! Its annoying how Houston's skyline has been looking the same for the past 10 years.

[Stephanie P]

Well, I love North Texas because that is where I grew up and most of my family is still there. I love West Texas for the scenery and the climate.
I have been stuck in Houston for 5 years and I REALLY dislike it, (I don't like the word hate, but that would be more accurate.) Moving out of Texas all together this year because its either here or Pennsylvania.
I would love to move back to North Texas, but, it does not look like that will happen.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

I guess they expect us to continue to build more jails and let scum back on the streets and do more harm to others. There is a reason why Texas is one of the safest states in America. These idiots in jail are living better than people out here in the real world working their butts off trying to support a family and taxed for scumbags in jail so they can live a good life while in prison.

According to the statistics, Texas is really not one of the safest states in America. In fact, it ranks high on the list of dangerous states. I so wish it were just the opposite. It ranks #14.

[texdav]

I thnik taht Houston gets the bashing because its the fastest growing and the largest city in Texas now. Just as San Antonio is always bashing Austin and other cites it wants to be.

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by Canine*Castle

According to the statistics, Texas is really not one of the safest states in America. In fact, it ranks high on the list of dangerous states. I so wish it were just the opposite. It ranks #14.

For Texas to be such a big and populated state. It is very safe, especially compared to CA and FL. If you have ever watched BET where they have the documentaries about gangs and how they live, you'll see lots of gang members relocate to Texas to start a new and better life.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

For Texas to be such a big and populated state. It is very safe, especially compare to CA and FL.

Actually, that isn't so. CA ranks #13 and FL, #9. Texas being #14 and in this case of ranking, the higher the number the better.

In the case of murder, the lower the number, the better. CA ranks 10, FL 15, and TX 18.

Texas is large, but the population is only about 24 million, CA has 37 million, and FL, 18 million.

[catman]

I don't care for Houston's climate or traffic problems, although it isn't alone. I like some things about it. But I prefer drier climates with more of a winter, and much less traffic (read: smaller). Fort Davis/Alpine/Marfa is my favorite part of Texas.

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

yeah! Its annoying how Houston's skyline has been looking the same for the past 10 years.

Houston has had a lot of skyscrapers built in the past 10 years.

No supertalls though, mostly 500-300 ft. & under.