But there is one key difference: in a rural area in a blue state, you at least have the protection of state law. If you get discriminated against for being gay,

But there is one key difference: in a rural area in a blue state, you at least have the protection of state law. If you get discriminated against for being gay, you can sue. You don't have to jump through hoops for birth control or abortion. You don't need an ID to vote. Yeah, sure, your neighbors might be hostile to you, but having the state government behind your back helps immensely.