I think it parallels a little bit why people in rural areas tend to be more conservative and people in cities tend to be more liberal.

People in rural areas tend to take care of themselves and just want to be left alone same as APs.

People in cities because they have to interact with other people tend to want the government involved more to enforce laws, rules, policing, services etc.

Reminds me of how many poker players are sticklers on rules, calling the floor over for minor things, complaining about acting out of turn, not properly announcing raise, bet call, etc. Things like that.