[Lancey Howard]

Yeah, sure pal.

[Modernman]

Take a look here:

http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxingspending.html

It seems that New Mexico, North Dakota, Mississippi, Alaska and West Virginia are the worst "parasites" while NY, NJ, Connecticut, Massachusetts and California get less back than they pay in taxes.

But why mess up your pre-conceived notions with facts?