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by Meiscooldude 4060 days ago
I can't really say anything about this situation. But I can definitely attest to my current relationship with Uber, and my previous relationship with Kansas.

I grew up in Kansas. Many times, the government attempted to teach me Intelligent Design and I was always given the option of opting out of being taught Evolution.

Sodomy is still illegal for any non-strait married couple. While not enforced, it is still a Class C Misdemeanor. Just the to let everyone know the governments feelings on homosexual couples.

Only 17 counties are allowed to have liquor stores, and there are 28 counties that are completely dry. (Dry counties have on average more drunk driving crashes compared to wet due to people driving further for a drink)

Thanks to the DARE program there, I grew up thinking Marijuana was more dangerous and addictive than Meth or Cocaine. (Meth is a much bigger problem in Kansas)

The legal system there is very much Guilty till proven innocent, they bully people into signing plea bargains.

I can attest... Kansas is backwards. So, I left too.. to Colorado.

Uber on the other hand, has been nothing but a blessing. Its fantastic. My girlfriend and I love it. Its cheaper than a cab here in Denver. Cheaper than driving (due to parking costs). My girlfriend and I have always felt safe.

If you disagree with Uber. Go live in Kansas for 22 years and tell me the state isn't backwards.