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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]that poster was concerned that the common lottery was corrupt. She was not commenting on the quality of the education in any of the schools.  If you read that thread, it is pretty clear that although its OP seems excited about living in DC she does not have a lot of information about what DC is like (wants to pay $500k for a 1000+sf place close to a metro with good schools all the way through high school that does not have/need bars on the window and is in an area that never gets car breakins or has litter).  [/quote]

Honestly, all of her questions seem pretty reasonable for someone who may be moving here from a smaller city or a suburb.  People who been here a while can sometimes forget that most of the country sees bars on windows as a bad sign.  When I explained the school lottery to my parents, they thought I was making it up because it struck them as so ridiculous.  I never told them how much I paid for my house.  I'm still not used to the litter or crime.  City folk develop a tolerance for things that the majority of people would find unacceptable.     [/quote]

Just like suburban and rural people develop a tolerance for things that city folk find unacceptable.[/quote]

Like good customer service?  Yards?  Super Target?  I don't get it...[/quote]

Super Target, ain't that awesome! Have you seen Duggar there?

Meanwhile, we have Costco and Amazon deliver same day. No need for customer service. Do please continue to visit DC as a tourist destination every weekend and complain that you get speed and parking tickets because you can't follow the rules. Btw, I have a great yard and garden.[/quote]

You're defensive.  It was a joke.  Amazon should same-day deliver a sense of humor.  BTW, I've lived and worked in the in the city proper for ten years.  With a big-ass yard.  Don't park in the city, too much trouble when other options are available.  My only speeding tickets occur when I'm returning from the suburbs, because sometimes a lady needs a Wegman's, Toys R' Us, and a Trader Joe's that isn't obscenely crowded.

I will never understand why people get so defensive about their address.  Nobody gives a flying f*ck where you live or what you think of where others live.  Do what suits you.             [/quote]

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