Dear Courtney, Thank you for your review of Las Vegas. I'm a little confused by your review. The review was for retiree's, living/retiring in Vegas. Not, young people. I want you to know that our society, especially those 45+ years, have learned by years of being taken advantage of, not to blindly trust people. When you're about 60 years of age, you too many be leary of people you don't know. Smiling at someone to be kind, can many times lead to interaction you had not wanted nor desired. Then the awkwardness of attempting to get away from people you don't know, certainly can't trust, can be very uncomfortable. Age, years...will teach you most mean no harm. The "Poker Face" is a barrier, to unwanted attention. By the time many people are entering or at retirement age, they've worked many years and saved. Some are fulfilled by living wherever they're from and some desire a change. Maybe years of very conservative living, especially while raising children and working hard to set a good example, left them with a desire to have some fun. Hey, shows, nightlife, etc., can and are fun for people who have led very "boring" lives. Vegas is a place where they don't worry about fitting in. They do what they want and have variety found in few places. To judge anyone, who is not harming another person by their activities and interests because they differ from yours, isn't really kind or diverse. It's very judgmental. You don't know what kind of lives these folks have lived. Las Vegas is also known as "Sin City." I wouldn't move to Alaska and complain about the cold weather. We're from a small town which has experienced a dramatic growth over the past 20 years. The people who move to "our town," have no appreciate for farming and ranching. The growth has created high housing prices, low wages and MISERABLE people from all over, mostly Californian's and East Coaster's looking to live the "dream." They drive like maniac's (big city driver's...) with very little respect for others, using their horns as if to say "You're an idiot." Instead of moving here to enjoy our beautiful waters and clean air (which are now becoming polluted because of their presence) they want to re-create the mess they left. So bizarre... The "boutique" restaurant's they open, soon close. One after another. They charge too much for the meals and their cronies can't afford it and even those like minded aren't interested or can't afford it. What you said about "diversity" really bother's me. I'm Caucasian and people DO NOT treat me well who don't know me. It's my nature to smile and offer a warm and sincere "hello" or "thank you," which many times meets a blank stare. It's hurtful, but I promise you, it's nothing to do with diversity. So far as "free." Dear, nothing is truly free. Someone is paying... Usually taxpayers. Keep in mind, that when you work your whole life, and I mean WORK, you get tired of people wanting hand outs, for FREE. In our early marriage, we lived in a TRAILER HOUSE... Awful! We chopped wood to heat our home (wood stove). We never considered air conditioning, subsidized housing, free medical care or free food. We certainly never thought anyone owed us anything. Living that way scared us. We struggled to pay our bills and didn't take on bills we couldn't pay for. Many of our friends were subsidized by their parents. Nothing wrong with that, but it wasn't in the cards for us. There were times we felt we were never going to get ahead, but, little by little we did. Soon, we're going to purchase a small retirement home in Vegas and enjoy the NIGHT LIFE to our best financial ability. Maybe a show once a month! Woo hoo! A little sunshine would be great (especially for our bones). LOL! Find employment with a company that is stable and shows potential for growth (moving up "the ladder"). Don't be impatient. Prove that you are honest, sincere and hard working. Slowly, you'll move up a ladder (it takes years and years) and eventually you'll be in a position which you desire. Then, you'll be rewarded with the funds you desire (within reason). Please remember, you don't know what other people have been through in their life. Maybe, hardships that are unimaginable (and, maybe not). Be your best always, persevere and continue being a lovely beacon of light. One last thought: If you wait around for someone to make a good life for you, you'll be very disappointed. Good luck dear! We're not wealthy by any means. Just barely middle class now.
Joseph | Bozeman, MT | Report Abuse

This is a reply to Joseph from Bozeman MT: Sorry you are still butt hurt over your living situation in a trailer. That's no one's issue but your own. So easily offended. You are typical Vegas. I agree with everything the original poster said. Ignore this dude who doesn't even live in Vegas anymore!
Bill | | Report Abuse