[PEN-L:8352] most livable cities

[Michael Yates <mikey+@xxxxxxxx>]

Friends,

I read in the local (Pittsburgh) paper of a study by an economist that
determined which cities are most livable by the simple observation of
which cities have had the largest influx of residents.  This led him to
the conclusion that Las Vegas is our most livable city.  The science of
choice-making indeed!  Rational selfish choices leading to maximum
social welfare!  What a laugh.

BTW, if any list members tell me what a great city Las Vegas is, I
condemn them to stand for six hours without a hat or sunglasses on any
afternoon in August anywhere on the strip.  Enjoying the dust and
congestion. Watching "Boobus americanus" (H.L. Mencken's apt phrase)
enjoying him (her)self.  I once heard a guy tell his wife in front of
the grotesque "New York,New York" hotel and casino that "It doesn't get
any better than this."

michael yates

michael yates