You may be right. I have little experience with the west coast so I will take your word on it.

This area I'm speaking of is an area that you'd think would be similar even though it is in the southern part of the east coast.

The point I'm trying to convey is that they're out there no matter where you are, although certain areas may have less of them like you mentioned.

I hate seeing these younger guys get a sour attitude and give up when they could get what they wanted, or rather needed, if they kept a decent attitude and didn't quit trying.

Things are harder now, that is a fact, but it is even more important in hard times to keep trying.