Maine Ranks High (Waterville: 2013, homes, camps)

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Citizens who live in Maine rank it highly in a poll. The states with the worst rankings are generally those with the most restrictive firearms laws.

“Worst Possible States To Live In” As Ranked By Their Residents… | Young Conservatives

[Christinerica]

Most of the gun liberty states are at the bottom...especially those in the south

[Submariner]

A poll funded by 'Young Conservatives' would never be written with any bias.

Now two polls; one done by conservatives, and one done by liberals, and if they both had the same results, then I could see it as being more authoritative.



To say that these results are indicative of gun-rights, then would make me to assume that Maine ranked #1. Open Carry, 'shall issue' CCW, full-auto and silencers being common make Maine a pretty strong pro-gun state.


I have traveled a fair amount, and I have owned a number of homes before migrating to Maine. From my observation, I think that Maine is about the best place to live.

[GreenGene]

For things like this - a story about the meaning of a poll - I like to go to the poll itself, and/or the organization conducting the poll. Often you get more information, and it's presented in an unbiased manner (or at least, less biased).

Montanans, Alaskans Say States Among Top Places to Live

The poll was conducted during the last half of 2013, with at least 600 residents of each state polled to see if they viewed the state they live in as: "the best possible state to live in," "one of the best possible states to live in," "as good a state as any to live in," or "the worst possible state to live in."

According to the Gallup article describing the poll and the results:

Few Americans say their states are the single best or worst places to live. Rather, the large majority of respondents say their states were either "one of the best" or "as good a state as any" place to live.

Additionally, and perhaps of more use to those reading this thread, Gallup offered their own analysis of the reasons why people responded the way they did.

Residents with the most pride in their state as a place to live generally boast a greater standard of living, higher trust in state government, and less resentment toward the amount they pay in state taxes. However, the factors that residents use to determine whether their state is a great place to live are not always obvious. West Virginia, for example, falls far behind all other states on a variety of metrics, including economic confidence, well-being, standard of living, and stress levels. Still, over a third of West Virginians feel their state is among the best places to live, giving it a ranking near the middle of the pack.

[Maineac]

I was going to point this out, but I'm glad someone else did. The reality is taxes and quality of life, with a virtually non existent percentage focused on firearms. Maybe all factors tie into results politically, but Maine is generally, when compared to say NH, a democratic State. Those that believe they have the market cornered on the 2nd Amendment, and it all belongs to the far right, are completely full of fluff. Oh, and click on the "Federalist Papers" link if you want to see what a bait and switch article this is. It goes straight to some ridiculous "male enhancement" advertising. Well, I guess that goes right along with a CWP thought process.

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Maineac writes;
"Maine is generally, when compared to say NH, a democratic State. Those that believe they have the market cornered on the 2nd Amendment, and it all belongs to the far right, are completely full of fluff."

I agree with Maineac on this point. There are old time Democrats who are life members of the NRA, hunt, fish, own camps, snowmobile and ride ATVs. I think they retain their party affiliations because it's a family tradition. That said, party labels in Maine don't mean much. All four of our congresscritters are progressives. Progressives seek power by the most direct route and they will register for the party that is most expedient at the moment.

[IHeartMaine]

This "democrat" (but I am registered independent) wishes that Maine was a fiscally conservative state. I get so sick of seeing welfare queens walking the streets of Waterville with their "hubbys" both smoking $10 packs of cigarettes and slurping down $5 Coffee Coolattas........with 2 or 3 kids in tow of course.

Anyway......the whole gun thing is a crock on both sides. Maine is a safer state because it has a more homogenous population and people don't live on top of each other therefore there are less chances for negative interactions that result in gun violence.

[maineguy8888]

IHeartMaine, don't forget the $500 worth of tattoos. That's the one that always gets me.
"But but but poor people have the same right as every one else to have tattoos if they want one!!" Yep. I just don't want to pay for it.

[inthetrees]

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[Submariner]

Originally Posted by maineguy8888

IHeartMaine, don't forget the $500 worth of tattoos. That's the one that always gets me.
"But but but poor people have the same right as every one else to have tattoos if they want one!!" Yep. I just don't want to pay for it.

Sounds a lot anti-repub, or is that wingbat?