
I am proud of my home state of New Jersey... I was born in Weehawken. Just 6 blocks from the house I grew up in, on 37th street between Park Ave and Hudson, in Union City, N.J.
Growing up, everybody used to say they hated Hudson County. Four cities, four towns, two townships and one borough make up the hated region.
I never felt that way, though...
Everyone imagined living in the city (Manhattan, N.Y.) and though I continue to spend a lot of time there, the best part of that island is the fact that I can get off of it.
I love New Jersey. I've lived in many parts of this historic state. The third in the Union, I might add.
I don't mind paying her highway tolls or abiding by her laws.
I don't mind paying my FAIR share of taxes to keep the state afloat. I go to the parks here. I drive an hour out of my way to ride my bike here. I even vacation here.
So there is no question, I love my home state.
However, I may not adore every single part of its governing... But, I respect it and I more than respect the civil servants who teach our kids, keep our neighborhoods safe and our streets clean.