Reddog1, my point was you could have said "As it is, I just tolerate those things I don't like about California. It is a trade off.", and left your comments that you think are true (they are just your false opinion, btw) about other states out.
For instance, your comments about Montana are patently false. That's an easy one. Even it was true, it would only apply to those that provide their own water sources. Obviously, not true for the majority that live in any state.
We all have to make trade offs as you said later in this thread. That is "true".