Ultra-tri-guy wrote:
......and exactly what will Boston do that would be so different than any other city?
I'm not trying to argue, but I thought about this today. Essentially, why do I think Boston is different? I'm not from Boston, I'm from the South. I don't recall ever being in Boston.
Two things came to mind. First, Boston plays an important role in the history of our country. That role involved telling an overwhelming power to get stuffed because they were sick of their shit. Second, to some extent, my image of a guy from Boston still retains a stereotype - Irish descent, big drinker, devoted to his neighborhood and tough as shit. That's all being very aware of how Boston really is now.
That said, I think it's understandable that people's reaction might involve some sense of "Don't Fuck with Boston." I don't think the nation would be saying that about my town, Portland, Miami, Minneapolis or plenty of other large cities. Maybe Philly, maybe Texas - but Boston is sort of different.
I don't know that they'll "do" anything differently, but that doesn't change my reaction.