Yes they should, because their very existence is heavily subsidized by those "out of touch" cities. Much in the same way as the cities depend on those rural are

Yes they should, because their very existence is heavily subsidized by those "out of touch" cities. Much in the same way as the cities depend on those rural areas for goods that can't be produced efficiently in cities, especially (but not limited to) food, and they don't want their politics governed by "out of touch" country people. Consider being less antagonistic towards your mutual dependents.