Tired of the "non-natives suck" meme
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1/10/2020
In response to the natives with their unabashed isolationism (see the several hundred variations on the "Californians ruined Bend!" meme), I can't relate to the idea that having been birthed into a place gives you some kind of ownership of that place. You had no control over where your mother spit you out. Transplants to Bend came here with thought and purpose. We came here for a reason. At least we have that. You don't. Can't we just get along? Bend is a great place with so much to do in every season! I have lived here for 6 months and, as someone who spends basically all his free time doing outdoor stuff, I love it. Everything is relative so yes, if you grew up here and were used to the traffic when the city was half its size, then yes it is going to seem bad now. If you are coming from elsewhere with actual traffic, you won't understand what all these natives are talking about. Gas is cheap in Oregon and there is no sales tax. An ocean roll is less than 5 bucks and we have all the beers! Sorry but I got to be truthful, Bend is fan-freakin-tastic!
Alejandro | Bend, OR