But That's None Of My Business

sounds like my hometown here in Aus. and then you have to wonder if the fireworks are genuine celebrations or someone announcing the drug shipment has come in... XD

I'm laughing. Although it's not really funny. I live in Springfield, Mass. home of the Basketball Hall Of Fame. It's the only attraction here. We've seen a lot of changes in the demographics of the city and not many for the better. The mayor and city council members seem to think that the new casino will be the city's saving grace. I think that it will bring a spike in crime. But this is where my wife and I grew up so our families are here and our jobs are close by. I would like to move one or two towns over but I haven't jumped that fence yet.

To paraphrase obiden:
"If you don't know the difference between firecrackers and gunshots, you ain't American."