03-11-2021, 08:18 PM
(03-11-2021, 08:08 PM)hollodero Wrote: Well, the issue, rightfully or not, seems to be that the current influence of Maryland and its current inhabitants would be diminished.
I know you didn't make it, but that's a horrible argument. Maryland would gain a large number of people, that vote Dem ~90% of the time. They'd add two HoR seats as well.
Quote:I mean... it's an argument. Not worse than many I heard regarding PR. And from Maryland's perspective, I understand it. Why meddle with our state?
From a US citizen's perspective, my meddle with my Senate?
Quote:- I'd suggest melting DC into Maryland in exchange for merging the two Dakotas into one state and giving the panhandle to Alabama. If meddling is on the table.
I'm down with that if we also break off Jefferson from Northern California.
