What is the worst thing about Massachusetts?

Probably the culture. Western Mass especially. This is difficult to describe. Collective intelligence dies on the vine when people can't intermingle much. Many of the locals never leave town and gain perspectives for a more positive outlook. Each 5 miles you go in has it's own almost-unique sort of misery about it. read more

6. Massachusetts has TWO of the Top Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America, according to an international animal protection organization. Buttonwood Zoo ranked 5th worst, and Southwick Zoo came in 10th place. read more

What comes to mind most readily as the worst thing about Massachusetts could also be considered one of the best; state assistance. We pay high taxes (maybe 2nd worst thing), but the state, in turn, also takes care of it's residents. read more