Report: Bay Area counties give so rural counties can receive

[Swede]

Shocked,I am.


A new report on who supplies — and who spends — California's public dollars shows an interesting disparity between the givers and the takers:

Counties that provide most of the state's revenue streams like income and sales taxes reliably elect Democrats, who traditionally want to take more of your money. And counties whose Republican representatives argue most vociferously for social services cuts draw, per capita, the most state aid.

http://www.mercurynews.com/politics-government/ci_15340236

[PM Martin]

1. And then they complain about 'government'.

Same story here in Canada.

[XemaSab]

2. I take exception to this line

"They also are magnets for wealthy residents and industries that define California nationally: entertainment, technology and tourism."

California is the leading agricultural producer in the nation.

Other than that, I think this is an important article.

[Arugula Latte]

3. Same here in Oregon.

Rural counties take more than their fair share. Of course, they don't want to pay for anything 'cuz they like "freedom." :eyes: