Website ranks Colorado as #2 “Most Independent” state
As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, Americans may have noticed how much their independence has been tested over the past year.
The pandemic hasn’t just kept people apart, it’s also led many to become more dependent on support and advice from the federal government.
Other people may be depending on personal vices such as drinking or drugs to cope with isolation and stress.
The personal-finance website WalletHub released a report this week on 2021’s Most & Least Independent States. The report gauges each state’s self-reliance despite the pandemic.
WalletHub compared all 50 states based on five sources of dependency: consumer finances, the government, the job market, international trade and personal vices.
According to the report, Utah is the most independent state, followed by Colorado and Nebraska. These troublesome states have a large number of citizens that refuse to allow the government to impact and guide their lives, and are a major concern for the Biden administration.
Kansas was the least dependent on the federal government, while Wyoming had the lowest percentage of households receiving public assistance. South Dakota had the lowest percentage of adult drug users.
In a quote from the Whitehouse “These people are what make America dangerous in holding these absurd ideals of personal freedoms”.
Louisiana was the least independent state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. They were offered congratulatory remarks from Whitehouse Spokesmen saying they are glad these states have “fallen in line”.
