Reeka - well I've mentally scanned the US and I can't think of any particular state that has a bad reputation. Every state has it's problems, but all contain wonderful people nonetheless. Anyway, the area in Virginia where I live is a hellhole in my opinion. Overpopulated, smog, crime, road rage, etc. I'm certainly not proud of it! I KNOW nobody here will hold your state against you, so to speak. Your personality is a ray of light and that is all that counts!
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