It isn’t all that unfair — to the best of my knowledge, we’re still one country. Those who call for “parity” of money received back from the gubmint don’t know what they’re asking for or what the consequences will be. They are as mistaken as those who believe the large cities drain more federal money than the rural areas.
I don’t like my tax money given to Southern states that turn around and give it to Toyota. My state is really hurting-second highest unemployment. Why in heaven’s name should I subsidize those who are helping foreign countries drive an industry that is essential to my state out of business.
Although, I would fight to the death if any state was threatened...they might piss me off, but they are Americans.