I have probably posted this here before, but it bears repeating here. One of my favorite former politicians, Jason Kander of Missouri, likes to say, "People want four things for their family. They want their family to be happy, to be healthy, to be safe and to be nearby." I do think a lot of the resentment in rural areas comes from knowing that there is no future for successful young people in their hometowns.

Here is a recent article showing that in Missouri, there is LESS access to medical care for rural Missourians now than there was 100 years ago, largely because young rural people who get trained in health care fields can't or won't return home. columbiamissourian.com/…