I don't really want to get into politics on here, however I always find it interesting when Seattle, Dallas, and Fort Worth are ranked on a list of cities. The latest list I found is a list of the cities with the least government restrictions, according to pro-free-market Reason Magazine.

The article takes the approach that government restrictions on things like guns, alcohol, gambling, etc. are restrictions on freedom and ranks the cities on this list from least restrictive to most restrictive. Unsurprisingly, the #1 least restrictive city on this list is Las Vegas. Anyway, the politics are irrelevant, the differences between Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth are all I'm interested in pointing out.

I have definitely that there are more restrictions in some places. For example, on tobacco (smoking banned in all public places, though people still do it outside). Also, the liquor stores here are run by the state, and some beers with high-alcohol contents are banned in certain areas. And, trans-fats are banned in restaurant food. On the other hand, Seattle doesn't seem to do much to fight drugs

Interestingly, Fort Worth is ranked at #11 and is the freest city in Texas and Dallas is at #17. While Texas cities seem to be more anti-drug, they're more relaxed when it comes to regulating alcohol, tobacco, adult establishments, and other things.

Anyway, I'm sure there are tons of reasons why one way is better than another, which we needn't get into, but I just think the differences are interesting.