<p>“The idea that someone should not attend a school because of what you saw passing through a town 35 years ago is pretty ridiculous.”</p>
<p>Indeed, that would be ridiculous, but that is not what was posted. Sonny Perdue, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson are the three highest-elected officials in the state at this time-not 35 years ago. I simply used a factual remembrance to illustrate a point on some of the history of Georgia. The OP can decide if that is relevant today. I am not trying to convince anyone of anything.</p>
<p>A paralegal from my office returned to Oregon last year from 2 years in Atlanta and she assures me it is indeed in the south, geographically and otherwise; this is not surprising in light of its long history. But like any major city, I suspect one can choose where to spend one’s time.</p>
<p>With respect to Illinois politicians, while not excusing their behavior, it can be argued the indictments and incarcerations of Governors proves the system works and that none are immune from accountability. That would probably not happen in Georgia unless one belonged to the wrong party (e.g., Don Segelman in Alabama). </p>
<p>At any rate, I am not advocating one school or the other, but I suspect internships and other opportunities rely on involvement with Atlanta and, as I suggested in my initial post, Atlanta may be a wonderfully welcoming and hospitable area. It’s simply an issue to investigate and consider as a personal choice for the OP-certainly as valid as considering weather and dorms.</p>