It could be worse, I could be living in California

Just when you thought your state was the crappiest state to live in, you realize that at least you're not living in California.

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=321238069475578

How can a state that once was a prime destination for so many people turn out to be a such a stagnant blight on the map?

This is a big problem-

"California's net state-to-state migration loss has been higher than every other state's. Most reports suggest that those who are leaving the state are far more highly educated than those entering it."

Turns out it's a case of a bunch of people taxing, mandating, outlawing and eliminating everything that is needed to be productive. And, of course, the obligatory nanny state mentality and bloated government steering the ship.

Road trip, anyone?