Ahhh, but you miss the point. The California State Government and the big cities (SF, LA, SB, SD) did this to California's people, did this to themselves. There are plenty of other states and cities in greater need who don't have the money to claim they are the 5th largest economy. California should take care of its own first. They can afford to do that. Also don't forget, their Governor is just going to end up tax them again anyway, no?