D C A State ?? - Topic

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Apr 22 2021 12:15pm

Quote (Leevee @ Apr 22 2021 01:04pm)

The historical reason for it not being a state makes sense for sure.

What are the current counter-arguments for it becoming a state?

A state is the governing body of a collection of people. The amalgamation of legislatures, governors, court systems, etc make up the state and exist to provide legal representation and recourse for the citizens of an area. DC has no legislature, no governor, no courts. It is a town. The notion that a town deserves the same representation as the governments of the several states is pretty preposterous.

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Apr 22 2021 12:16pm

Quote (thesnipa @ Apr 22 2021 02:12pm)

historically DC's governance was given over to Congress via the constitution. in 1973 a mayor and 13 elected officials were added, but are still under the control of congress.

it remains the same because the constitution remains the same, the local council is a loophole of sorts, because ultimately they're under congress in the chain of command, although im not sure how often congress exercises this right to overrule the mayor or council. as does the requirements for a new state, in the constitution, which DC does not meet.

as with many issues, the answer is of Muh Constitution.

I think the founders thought it would be fairer to allow 99% of the land mass of the country to have an advantage over 0.1% of the land mass in DC. More separation of power.

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Apr 22 2021 12:22pm

Quote (EndlessSky @ Apr 22 2021 01:16pm)

I think the founders thought it would be fairer to allow 99% of the land mass of the country to have an advantage over 0.1% of the land mass in DC. More separation of power.

i think if the founders had foresight they'd have made a wall around a 10 sq mile area for DC and not let it expand. then the metropolitan area we have today would be under state jurisdiction. kind of like a Kansas City split in Kansas and Missouri situation.

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Apr 22 2021 12:28pm

Quote (thesnipa @ Apr 22 2021 02:22pm)

That's one solution, but the city nearby would contain the highest density of lobbyists and state workers in the nation. That one state would probably have a significant advantage over all others.

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Apr 22 2021 12:31pm

Quote (EndlessSky @ Apr 22 2021 01:28pm)

That's one solution, but the city nearby would contain the highest density of lobbyists and state workers in the nation. That one state would probably have a significant advantage over all others.

if Xbox live taught me anything, its that lobbies are racist.

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Apr 22 2021 12:35pm

Quote (thesnipa @ 22 Apr 2021 13:48)

i wonder what the capital of the state of DC will be? a Mcdonalds bathroom?

BLM Plaza will for sure be the capital. That’s a no brainer bud.

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