[missedthecue]

So in other words, states with lots of high earners disproportionately fund welfare and social security.

I don't see what's wrong with that. Does the parent comment not like progressive taxation, or do they not like welfare?

[diffeomorphism]

That is not even close to "in other words".

[missedthecue]

Can you explain what "subsidize" means then? Because that's pretty clearly what it reads like to me.