Success in Silicon Valley, most would agree, is more merit-driven than almost any other place in the world. It doesn't matter how old you are, what sex you are, what politics you support or what color you are. If your idea rocks and you can execute, you can change the world and/or get really, stinking rich.

Our government is just way too interested in mucking around in Silicon Valley by creating and enforcing rules based on little or no understanding of the consequences.

Leaving America means renouncing your citizenship, moving out of the country and leaving family and friends behind. You can retain your citizenship if you like, but you'll still be away from loved ones and still be paying taxes. You lose all the good stuff about America and have to keep all the bad stuff.

A business model that hasn't been tried before is always interesting, even if it's likely to fail.

Friendships and marriage are far more potent than financial conflicts.

Startups Are Hard. So Work More, Cry Less, And Quit All The Whining

Just pick a political story at random and read the comments. There is no logic or reason on either side - only hypocrisy and hate.