I‘ve given this some thought and I think I’ve uncovered the source of our problem. You don’t know what the word “rural” actually means. So, since I’m up before the family this morning and I’m really enjoying taunting you about your profound ignorance, I thought I’d help you out.
“The Census Bureau provides the official, statistical definition of rural, based strictly on measures of population size and density. According to the current delineation, released in 2012 and based on the 2010 decennial census, rural areas comprise open country and settlements with fewer than 2,500 residents. Urban areas comprise larger places and densely settled areas around them. Urban areas do not necessarily follow municipal boundaries. They are essentially densely settled territory as it might appear from the air. Most counties, whether metro or nonmetro, contain a combination of urban and rural populations.”
For the record, the US Census defines much of the area between Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara (note the correct spelling of that city) as rural. In other words, you’re wrong. Anyone who’s ever made the drive you have never made but saw fit to use in your analogy knows that you’re wrong. The US government officially says you’re wrong.
So, let’s just end this debate here with me basking in the warm embrace of complete and utter vindication and you licking your wounds of shame. Hopefully, you’ve learned something here today, but I suspect not.