May 25, 2005

Red State "Values", Blue State Facts

Interesting site here. I've pulled a few of my favourites, but I strongly recommend checking out the rest.

For instance; Did you know that the most educated states are blue, and that these states are paying the most per capita into federal welfare, food banks and other crises management funds that go back out to predominately red states?

In short, the red states are bleeding the blue states. Not exactly the hard-working, self-sufficient image that the red-necks..er'... states, would have you believe.

Births to Teen Moms -- All 10 of the 10 states with the highest rates of teen pregnancy are Red States. 9 of the 10 states with the lowest rates of teen pregnancy are Blue States.

Child Abuse. 8 of the 10 states with the highest reported incidence of child abuse are Red States.

College and Advanced Education -- All 10 of the 10 states with the lowest percentages of citizens with college and/or advanced degrees are Red States. 8 of the 10 states with the highest percentages of citizens with college and/or advanced degrees are Blue States.

Divorce -- All 10 of the 10 states with the highest rates of divorce are Red States. 7 of the 11 states with the lowest rates of divorce are Blue States (there is a statistical tie in the 7th spot among 5 states).

Execution of Minor Offenders -- Only 6 states, all Red States, have executed a person for an offense committed while a minor since 1990. The only other countries where such executions have occurred since 1990 are China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Federal Money Consumed -- 8 of the 10 states consuming the highest per capita amounts of federal funds are Red States. 6 of the 10 states consuming the lowest per capita amounts of federal funds are Blue States.

Federal Taxes Paid -- 9 of the 10 states paying the lowest per capita amounts of federal income taxes are Red States. 7 of the 10 states paying the highest per capita amounts of federal income taxes are Blue States.

Infant Mortality 2001 -- 9 of the 10 states with the highest rates of infant mortality are Red States. 8 of the 12* states with the lowest infant mortality rates are blue "

*statistical ties

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