Many Montanans Long For “The Way Things Used To Be”

I'm convinced that I grew up during the best of times. I was born in the 70's and the majority of my childhood was spent in the 80s. I realize that to those of a certain age, that makes me old, but apparently, I'm not the only one who longs for a few things from yesteryear.

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According to recent data, two-thirds of Americans would be willing to pay to bring something that's been "retired" back.

So what about Montanans? What are some things that we would like to see make a comeback? Something from the past that's no longer around? Maybe it's a place, like a restaurant, or a favorite store, or maybe it's just a time and a feeling.

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For me, there are several things that I miss. One of them is how Montana used to be, and I'm not the only one. Now, I'm the first to admit that I wasn't born or raised here, but when I moved to Missoula back in 2006, I knew I was where I wanted to be. (Well, not Missoula per se, but Montana)

Things were different back then. People were nicer, there wasn't as much animosity and conflict, and it seemed like folks respected each other's opinions, even when they were different than our own. It seems people have just become rude.

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What happened to the way Montana used to be?

I like to tell people that Montana is a unique place. It's the only place that I know where folks will spend all day outdoors hunting, and then donate to PBS. For years, it was a place where folks lived and let live, but it seems that's changed a bit over the last few years.

Of course, it's not just happening in Montana, places all over the country are seeing a rise in folks are aren't tolerant of others. The sad part? Both sides see it in the other, but not in themselves.

So while there are many things that I would willingly pay to see make a comeback, like Shopping Malls, good music, fair prices, and common sense, the biggest thing is how Montanans treat each other. Sure, some of that has to do with transplants, but I'm a transplant and all I want to do is live my life in peace and enjoy what I believe to be the most beautiful place on earth.

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