re: #317 ProTARDISLiberal
Well, there’s Utah, for a “positive example” if having the statewide papers directly (and indirectly) owned by the Mormon Church doesn’t perturb you.
Many exurban areas believe they are better run and prosperous than the surrounding areas because they have a illusion of self sufficiency and don’t need to fund public works. It doesn’t work out so great 30 or 40 years later.