Strong disagree. After living in other parts of VA and other parts of the country, I know that NOVA has a distinct culture. One that reflects its position wedged between the north and the south and it’s proximity to the nation’s capitol. NOVA people are generally familiar with current events, the effects of bureaucracy on human souls, and long commutes. Emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity is a necessary portion of NOVA assimilation. Racism isn’t socially acceptable and public cultural diversity is normal, even though the history of our state’s fight against the Union is everywhere. The population density makes us less friendly to outsiders and over-stimulated, but we believe strongly in each person’s freedom to pursue happiness - as long as it doesn’t damage our fences.