03-11-2021, 09:56 PM
(03-11-2021, 09:48 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: So, here is my argument against absorption, and it is the reason why the city was created as an independent city to begin with. Jurisdiction. I stated earlier in this thread that my biggest issue with the topic is that DC needs to remain under some federal authority. Statehood for DC means that in the state's constitution, this can be taken into account. However, inclusion in another state, like Maryland, sets up jurisdictional conflicts for oversight of the local government. This is a complicated web that would have to be figured out, and it is why statehood for DC is the easier, and more practical solution for representation for the citizens of DC.
I have a major issues with statehood for a city, especially one that was set apart from the rest of the government intentionally. Under no circumstances should D.C. get two Senators, and I'd have the same issue with any other city. We want to treat D.C. as different, fine, then treat it as different. I'm fine with statehood as long as it involves no Senate representation, which, I am aware, is the only reason it's being sought in the first place.
