"Ya know - there is an easy solution. Move to a state that does not suck."

Well, it's a solution. But unless you're single or a young couple, it's not an easy one. Moving out-of-state is an expensive, time-consuming, sometimes exhausting business. My wife and I have done it twice, so I can understand why many people consider it a last resort.

Of course, if I lived in New York, I'd probably do it even if I had to carry our household goods out on my back.