06-22-2022, 07:28 AM
(06-21-2022, 05:19 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: In most cases I'd agree with you, but not here. The ramifications of D.C. becoming its own state are far too profound and long term to simply allow them to decide. Their decision will impact every single American, hence it's not just their decision to make. They claim to want representation, which I understand. Getting them that representation without disrupting the political fabric of the entire nation is possible, hence that's the course of action that should be taken.
The same could be said for any admission of statehood, or secession for that matter since Texas is mentioning it. Also, it could be said that a state deciding to move to RCV, like happened recently, could also alter things. Or deciding to change how they select their electors.
The point is that there are many things that can alter things politically in major ways and most people don't think about them. States have that potential all the time.
"A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy..." - TR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
