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Originally Posted by EricH
I understand PA's objection to splitting the state, I think, but one thing the East Coast folks need to keep in mind when we're talking about distances is this: 307 miles from end to end (PA) is a fair piece... but CA is only about 500 from San Diego to Sacramento or San Fransisco (covers many of the teams), which doesn't include the northern part of the state. And there's mountains between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. We're used to being "split" due to the distances and terrain. (Here's a hint, for the NE folks: I think you could probably fit CT AND RI into one of our larger counties, with room to spare.)
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I think the point is that CA FIRSTers and its 501c (or plural) need to investigate the impact of any potential state (or other) funding on a "split" state format. That's not to say it should automatically rule out a split state format or that the state of California would be guaranteed not to support multiple partial state organizations, but it's a factor worthy of consideration. Getting blindsided by such as issue would be a definite negative for everyone involved, and especially so for those who hope to create a Michigan-like FRC environment in California.
Also, there's mountains between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, too.
