From the from USA Weekend and the 2010 Census there is a United States Diversity map.
The goal is to show the probability that 2 people chosen randomly from a certain area will be of different races or ethnicity. Predictably the area that shares a border with Mexico and much of the southeast are densely diverse, while the upper central part of the country and the northeast are still very much white America.
Looking at the map, I was struck by the realization that the areas that control the elections -- Illinios, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York are much less diverse. It is interesting to say the least that the voters who were responsible for electing the President are not dealing with the results of his immigration policies.
In southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and areas of Texas and Florida there is a 55-85% chance that 2 randomly selected individuals will be different. In the heavily Democratic northern states, the probability is 2-12%. A classic example of do as I say, not as I do.
I'm sure, if those voters were faced with the challenges of the southern states, things might be different.
Sylvia E. Warren
Englewood, FL
