April 24, 2012
Looking for a little peace? Look to Maine, not Louisiana
Arricka Nowland, left, and Brian Lessels cross country ski on a snow covered street
during a storm on March 1 in Portland, Maine. The northeasternmost state ranked
No.1 in terms of \"peacefulness\" according to the U.S. Peace Index.
By Kari Huus, msnbc.com
In the pursuit of peace, the crashing Atlantic waves hold more promise than the bayou.
A new study ranking American states and cities for "peacefulness" puts Louisiana on the bottom of the heap, while Maine, tucked away in the northeast corner of the country, is rated No. 1.
Interactive map here: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/uspeaceindex/
More: http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11371902-looking-for-a-little-peace-look-to-maine-not-louisiana?lite
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