This year, Oakland Raiders fans have the feeling of déjà vu all over again. For the second time in less than four decades, the Raiders are leaving the East Bay and heading south—this time to Las Vegas instead of Los Angeles.

While many have already made up their minds to divorce their allegiance to the Silver and Black, here are one fan’s thoughts on why staying loyal may be our only option.

Growing up in Marin, the rest of the bay area was always inaccessible without a car. BART and convenient public transportation would benefit residents of the North Bay.