Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Again, keep in mind that this is by the Libertarian Cato Institute. So, that likely plays a part in the ranking. Ironically, they actually gave the state high marks in regards to marijuana and lower incarceration rates.
Again, keep in mind that this is by the Libertarian Cato Institute. So, that likely plays a part in the ranking. Ironically, they actually gave the state high marks in regards to marijuana and lower incarceration rates.
That’s not what I would call ironic for libertarians. I kinda am one, sorta.
That’s not what I would call ironic for libertarians. I kinda am one, sorta.
I'm thinking it is ironic in terms of ranking the state high for those things, as some would say that there have been issues with getting the cannabis industry off the ground and issues with the criminal justice system.
Also, some of the things may not come into play for many people. For instance, it gave the state a low grade for tobacco freedom.
I also wonder if NYC skews things, as it has its own income tax, as does Yonkers. The rest of the state doesn't.
I'm thinking it is ironic in terms of ranking the state high for those things, as some would say that there have been issues with getting the cannabis industry off the ground and issues with the criminal justice system.
Also, some of the things may not come into play for many people. For instance, it gave the state a low grade for tobacco freedom.
I also wonder if NYC skews things, as it has its own income tax, as does Yonkers. The rest of the state doesn't.
Ah, makes sense. My first thought was likewise there’s an irony in how the cannabis rollout has been handled. The justic system here, I do t know enough about yet to offer a commentary on.
The way you describe NY's orderly, rules-oriented culture is so interesting. That mindset would be a perfect fit for me, and I'm hoping to move to NY next year. (You also taught me a new word - 'martinet'.)
Freedom is an emotionally charged word. It means different things to different people, but no matter what someone's concept of freedom entails, the word carries a positive connotation. The CATO Institute wants to attach the word 'freedom' to their policy agenda. But when I look at the criteria used for this ranking, I don't see some universally accepted definition of freedom. This index is basically just a measure of how much each state lines up with the Cato Institute's policy positions. https://www.freedominthe50states.org/calculation
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
