We certainly wish Ebola had not found its way to the United States in the first place. But since it did, it only seems fitting it did so via an infected Liberian who brought it to Texas, since the west African nation and the Lone Star State have more in common than just Ebola.

1. Respective flags are red, white, and blue and feature a single white star.

2. While English is the official language, other languages are commonly spoken by inhabitants.

3. Both fancy themselves as independent states even though they receive hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies from the U.S. government.

4. Constitution provides for separation of church and state, yet biblical studies are offered in public schools.

5. Neither is known for being very welcoming of the LGBT community.

6. Gun enthusiasts frequently hold open-carry rallies.