I'm a couple of years out of college and have visited and had many extended stays in the District over these last years. DC is a wonderful place to visit, but I feel like it has sucked the souls out of the friends that I have visited there. They all feel like this strange place is there home and could never dream of leaving. Maybe they are still in the honeymoon period, but the last line of the article really hit the nail on the head for me. The city has changed them. These people went to DC with hopes of changing the world, but the District had other plans. They've become part of the DC machine and shells of their former selves.

jd

This is BS. I moved to DC 8 years ago and really can't see myself leaving ever but my soul is still intact thank you very much! Seriously, Washington is a great city. There is so much diversity, of people, employment, arts, food, activities... Also, despite what many people think, a good proportion of Washingtonians really care about the people and government they serve.

I have my doubts. Are you SURE you care more about the American people than the quality and cachet of your favorite sushi spot? ;- )