Originally Posted by
FDXLAG
More statistical hog wash. My point was the right to work states are growing the non rtw states are shrinking. In general the rtw states have lower unemployment the non rtw states. You will have to show me the governemnt aide stat make sure it doesnt include military spending because the rtw states have a much higher military presence then the non rtw states.
The Tax Foundation - Federal Tax Burdens and Expenditures by State
I'm not sure why the existence of military installations makes the stats " hog wash." The military is funded by the same general tax fund as other government programs. Surely, you wouldn't suggest that the existence of military installations isn't a benefit to the local economies within the states they reside. They have a tremendous impact thus the reason state reps fight tooth and nail to keep bases open with their districts. Bottom line, federal tax dollars flow from higher income states to lower income states. This redistribution of wealth is fact, not hog wash and there's plenty data to support it. Some are quick to point out that wealthy Americans pay the larger amount of taxes than the poor. The same is true with respect to states and the right to work states are among the poorest. Facts matter.