re: 15 reasons why Missouri may be the best state in the South.

Virtually no crime in my STL burb. Oh, maybe an expired license tag or 2.
Same holds for most burbs and actually much of the city. Everyone knows where most of the crime is in the city -- where gangs rule the roost. And the city has way too many cultural attractions to keep people away -- zoo, Botanical Garden, Muny Opera, museums, etc., all bustling with activity, many year-round. Also Busch Stadium (Cardinals), Enterprise Center (Blues and concerts).