Seattle most literate city in U.S.

2cents said on December 23, 2009 at 10:08 AM

eightwrong - That's what I said. In other words, Seattle is on the top of the literacy list, whereas Charleston is not. Seattle wages are higher than Charleston wages. What wasn't clear? Ur one of them thar literates I wuz tawkin 'bout, ain't ye?

shadowstorm said on December 22, 2009 at 11:19 PM

Really? Then, read some of these comments!

ex_seattleite said on December 22, 2009 at 10:29 PM

I've lived in several major cities, including Seattle. I think Seattle has more savvy, intelligent people on the whole than either Los Angeles or San Francisco. Most are a bit too far left-leaning for my tastes, but that is the norm for west coast cities. I always hate it when Seattle makes the top of one of these lists because it means more people will be moving there. It is already hard enough to get around that place!

jackwong said on December 22, 2009 at 9:55 PM

Great statistic find! That's why Seattle is such a booming city for high-tech and commerce than any other city. We have the best laws and fairest laws because we have the smartest people. GO SEATTLE!

eightwrong said on December 22, 2009 at 9:46 PM

2 cents, Boeing moved the 787 to SC because wages are cheaper there. In most of the rest of the country, the minimum wage is still 7.25.

2cents said on December 22, 2009 at 7:15 PM

Factoid, I like you.. Answer, 'cuz they're dumb and emotional creatures navigating life on base instinct and intrinsic bias instead of engaging the intelligence that they should have garnered in their quest for literacy. Literacy is just another word for an expensive self absorbed head trip. Or is just a useless and wasted college degree obtained by a below par member of our species. Only intelligent people should fill the hallways of our higher education. And heaven forbid, only intelligent people should vote. Literacy is overrated and overpaid. That's why Boeing has moved much of the 787 production to S.C. btw, I prefer freedom. You know, nothing left to lose...

factoid said on December 22, 2009 at 6:54 PM

Why do the literate, keep electing the illiterate?

2cents said on December 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Ha, literate and intelligent are very different things. There are some pretty dumb 'literate' people walking these here streets...

dcady203 said on December 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM

This is undeniable proof that being literate doesn't necessarily mean that one knows how to drive a vehicle. We may be literate, but we, collectively, are amongst the worst drivers in the country, bar none!

bazwest said on December 22, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Is it possible to be most literate and also most politically messed up? I think it must be so. Just what are the people reading?

hrdheded1 said on December 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM

After what happened in Spokane , it's no wonder Spo-Compton didn't make the list. Sheesh...

whatsyurbeef said on December 22, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Hey now I wonder why spokane is'nt on that list ?

jeepfreak said on December 22, 2009 at 2:37 PM

It must be the large amount of coffee drank in Seattle. The best in the west!