|
11-23-2008, 11:41 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Albuquerque,New Mexico
3,687 posts, read 2,664,470 times
Reputation: 1206
|
|
Why are some states poor?
Why are some states poor while others prosper, what can be done to change this and should it be changed.
example--Mississippi,New Mexico,West Virginia and so on
|
|
11-24-2008, 12:26 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
4,000 posts, read 1,867,760 times
Reputation: 940
|
|
|
Education for one.
|
|
11-24-2008, 12:55 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: East Texas
99 posts, read 67,435 times
Reputation: 36
|
|
|
I guess Education, Medical, Locations.
Maybe some states want to be poor. Like I think New Mexico wants to have Adobe houses instead of brick houses because of the history involved. but that is a very good question. But I would not know about Mississippi I would think that state would be rich & west virginia
|
|
11-24-2008, 01:07 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
1,438 posts, read 947,249 times
Reputation: 383
|
|
Only poor by American standards. Even the poorest state in the U.S would not be considered poor by 3rd world country standards. Last time I checked New Mexico, Mississippi, and West Virginia do not have neighborhoods that look like this.
 |
|
11-24-2008, 02:41 AM
|
|
Suburban enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Phoenix/Tucson
1,785 posts, read 1,372,558 times
Reputation: 988
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Jarrett
Only poor by American standards. Even the poorest state in the U.S would not be considered poor by 3rd world country standards. Last time I checked New Mexico, Mississippi, and West Virginia do not have neighborhoods that look like this.
|
There was a time, not too long ago. when New Mexico, Mississippi, and West Virginia DID have homes that looked like that.  |
|
11-24-2008, 02:46 AM
|
|
bad mamma jamma
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Texas
4,893 posts, read 2,128,615 times
Reputation: 2674
|
|
|
I think internal economies may also have to do with it. Some states have natural resources, ports, finance centers, etc, and others do not as much.
|
|
11-24-2008, 02:49 AM
|
|
-Car Crazy-
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: ***Spokane***
1,099 posts, read 712,419 times
Reputation: 331
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by desert sun
Why are some states poor while others prosper, what can be done to change this and should it be changed.
example--Mississippi,New Mexico,West Virginia and so on
|
If you are serious on this thread, send a letter to your congressman, senator or even the President......I've not seen this economy in this serious condition in my life time...but you can bet most politicians are living in nice homes and communities...
Sad  |
|
11-24-2008, 03:25 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
5,828 posts, read 2,492,434 times
Reputation: 1484
|
|
|
Why are some people poor, while others prosper? The answers to both questions should be very similar.
|
|
11-24-2008, 07:12 AM
|
|
Knot T Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Mayberry Montana.
4,406 posts, read 3,199,972 times
Reputation: 2033
|
|
States are poor because of lack of natural resources and an uneducated workforce coupled with a lack of industry. The poor states are in a catch 22 situation exacerbated by a lack of honest leadership.
Individuals are poor because:
When $hit becomes valuable,
Po folks will be born without a$$holes !  |
|
11-24-2008, 11:56 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
1,422 posts, read 451,198 times
Reputation: 484
|
|
|
The economy.
West Virginia is based on coal production, which was good in the 19th and early 20th Century. Oil has now become the fuel in demand.
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Linear Mode
