I wonder if there is one area of the US that we can all agree sucks big time.
Just where is the Armpit of the US?
I cast my vote for Erie Pa, You need a tetnus shot just to drive down many of its streets, because of the rusting rubble of old factories... like Bucyrus Erie...
I'm not too fond of south florida (miami-dade area), though I love love love Tampa. However, there is some great diving there.
Never been to merced... must reserve judgement.