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Old 11-13-2012, 04:41 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
The average person doesn't appear to put much consideration into locating themselves near the stuff they do a lot; another facet of being over-insulated from the effects of their choices.
Even if people weren't over-insulated from the effects of their choices, they are still often irrational.

I work in Vancouver WA, and a coworker has made the choice to live in Portland OR. The cost for him to commute to work is greater, the cost of rent is greater and on top of all that he pays an 8% Oregon income tax for the privilege of living in Oregon. Even though he knows it costs hundreds more per month to live in Portland, he is willing to do so just to live in hipster city. He chooses this option even though he could live just 10min away from downtown Portland while claiming a WA residency and being closer to work.

After having this discussion with him, he still says it's worth the high price just knowing he doesn't live in "sucktown" Vancouver.

While I believe he is clearly insane, I would not regulate or otherwise compel him to my way of thinking. If he likes high prices and granola women so much, then let him be happy.

If I like driving 70mph and it's reasonably safe, then let me be happy.
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