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Originally Posted by sgt. pepper
Im sorry, but i am having a hard time getting over this. This James Bassill response is unacceptable! Can the city do something to sue these people over something like this? They just can not get away trying to ruin our city like this. Does anybody else feel this way, or do i need to just calm down and take it with a grain of salt? We don't have to be on the best 10 places to visit, but this is absurd.
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How about a whole shaker?
In a situation like this, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie. It could even turn out positive in our favor, if we allow it to do so.
Truth be told, my only beef with our inclusion on this list is that they are, in essence, comparing us to places that in many instances are completely void of humanity. Our inclusion really sticks out like a sore thumb here because it is so completely off-base from where the rest of the list is trying to go.
If they wanted to put together a list that says "Top Ten Worst Weather Cities in the U.S." - then hey, we gotta take our lumps where and when we get 'em.
I say let the CVB and City spin docs work their magic and have this work in our favor. Send Mr. Clarke (the author) a packet of promo materials and sponsored airline tickets, plus hotel fare and tickets to other area attractions, bring him on down and let's show him a good ole time!
I will also have to say that some of the comments on the AskMen board pretty much fulfilled the stereotype of our being illiterate, redneck hicks, which did little to nothing to enhance our image.