Having lived just outside of Baltimore for several years, I've been through Filthadelphia more than a time or two... Hey, if that's your kind of Utopia, then maybe you'll enjoy Pueblo as well...

You're right... people need to get out of their comfort zone and realized that you don't need to live your entire life in a state of bubble-wrapped, pharma-induced haze. However, having a bit of situational awareness goes a long way.