Guest post and graphic by Johann Lall

I made this I made this map to show the reality of the federal government’s “wealth redistribution”.

The map/chart displays the ratio of federal dollars spent in a state to dollars collected in taxes. All federal spending is included. That is why, for example, Hawai’i gets $1.44 per $1 taxed– the state has a small population and is important militarily. Likewise, as the nation’s capital, the function of Washington DC is government, not industry, agriculture, or service, hence the $5.05 to $1 ratio.

Note that Texas is the only red state that gives more than it receives.

Of course all this redistribution isn’t bad and happens for a reason, but it’s worth noting, considering the political rhetoric about redistribution and socialism.

The reality of the federal governments wealth redistribution.

The reality of the federal government's "wealth redistribution".