Free Republic came from California in response to how screwed up it was. While it may be population center and have a huge economy, it is also one of the most heavily socialized States in the Union, has more people LEAVING it than any other, and has some of the highest crime rates in its major cities. Need I mention Mexifornia?
And your point is what? That it is a good place for a terror attack? Get a clue, we are not on a schoolyard arguing about favorite teams - these are States in the Union.