Arizona is inviting

Dear DuPage County conservative: If you're fed up with teacher strikes, some of the nation's highest property taxes, horrific Chicago crime and a totally failed one-party system of government, then it's time to consider joining the 75,000 residents who exited the Land of Lincoln last year. Illinois' looming pension crisis is going to eventually decimate homeowners. Consider moving to the Grand Canyon State.

There's never been a better time to leave the snow behind and cut your cost of living by 30%-40%. And it's a purple state (still better than Blue), so your vote can still make a difference.

It's true you have to watch out for rattlesnakes down here, but unlike the more deadly political vipers in Illinois, at least the rattlers here will leave you alone if you just leave them alone.

Mike Davitt

Carefree, Arizona