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ktheodos

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DC Statehood
« on: March 30, 2021, 09:58:51 pm »
It's a hot topic right now...what are people's thoughts on DC becoming a state?

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2021, 10:22:29 pm »
Def no. Democrats don't need a strangle hold on the senate they already have that in two of the three branches and you could say the senate to because its an even split. Don't think they can be a state anyway since DC is in Maryland and regardless it is still apart of it . DC is meant to be a non partisan area of gov not meant for statehood

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2021, 08:16:04 am »
DC land was part of Maryland and Virginia and is not part of any state, the lands were donate it by their owner to become the US Capitol.  Officially DC is own by US Congress and Not officially part of the United States.  But their residents pay taxes (I believe more than many States) but do not have any representation in Congress because the Representative had no Voting rights.  They have more residents than VT and WY but they do not have a budget and cannot do any decisions on any for the City without Congress approval.

I believe they should separate the Federal Area from the actual city and give the City their Statehood.
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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2021, 09:54:46 am »
No, it's unconstitutional which states:  "...To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same ......"

In other words, the federal government should never be subservient to a state. Granting statehood to DC would place the safety and security of the President and Congress in the hands of whoever is in control of DC if turned into a state..  The founding fathers were specifically concerned about exactly that when they decided that the federal capital would not be located in any state but remain neutral in matters of the states.

Also, D.C. is a CITY, not a state. It has a mayor, but no governor. The mayor has control of what is lawful in that city, just like in other cities. Cities do not have representatives in Congress. The mayor of D.C. wants statehood and wants 2 MORE representatives in Congress. Doesn't work that way either according to the Constitution.  Each state gets 2 Senators, no more. They cannot have statehood unless the states of MD and VA take back their land area and allow D.C. to become a blended state by claim.

Article I, section 3, of the Constitution was modified by the 17th amendment.
"The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures."

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2021, 04:28:47 pm »
A resounding no. As usual, a superb answer to this lies in the response of sfreeman8. Good on ya, sfreeman8.  :highfive:

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2021, 11:06:44 pm »
I don't care either way doesn't effect my life.  I live close to the DC area and I like it.  If they get it fine if they don't fine.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2021, 06:28:47 am »
Agree that it's in the news a lot lately. I would vote no.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2021, 05:45:03 am »
I don't care either way doesn't effect my life. 
It certainly would affect your life if it became a reality.
I stand firmly in the "Absolutely Not - Hell No!" column to DC statehood.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2021, 05:50:14 am »
I don't care either way doesn't effect my life.  I live close to the DC area and I like it.  If they get it fine if they don't fine.
Im with you,unless i go to Ocean City,Md and it affects my tee times.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2021, 09:24:11 am »
It would be good if it could happen, but not sure the political climate will allow for it.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2021, 03:22:59 am »
No to statehood for DC. Have seen the subject come up couple of times.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2021, 05:55:24 am »
Im with you,unless i go to Ocean City,Md and it affects my tee times.
You're an OC-goer?! Fabulous! It has become one of our regular go to vacation spots. We go every three years when our daughter's dance studio attends a national competition there. I've never gotten into regular golfing, but they do have a few nice min-golf courses there! LOL. Have you eaten at Phillips Seafood there? Huge buffet and hundreds of Tiffany stained glass hanging lamps?

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2021, 06:13:35 am »
No, it's unconstitutional which states:  "...To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same ......"

In other words, the federal government should never be subservient to a state. Granting statehood to DC would place the safety and security of the President and Congress in the hands of whoever is in control of DC if turned into a state..  The founding fathers were specifically concerned about exactly that when they decided that the federal capital would not be located in any state but remain neutral in matters of the states.

Also, D.C. is a CITY, not a state. It has a mayor, but no governor. The mayor has control of what is lawful in that city, just like in other cities. Cities do not have representatives in Congress. The mayor of D.C. wants statehood and wants 2 MORE representatives in Congress. Doesn't work that way either according to the Constitution.  Each state gets 2 Senators, no more. They cannot have statehood unless the states of MD and VA take back their land area and allow D.C. to become a blended state by claim.

Article I, section 3, of the Constitution was modified by the 17th amendment.
"The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures."

I didn't know all this.  Thanks for the information.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2021, 09:28:03 am »
Im with you,unless i go to Ocean City,Md and it affects my tee times.
You're an OC-goer?! Fabulous! It has become one of our regular go to vacation spots. We go every three years when our daughter's dance studio attends a national competition there. I've never gotten into regular golfing, but they do have a few nice min-golf courses there! LOL. Have you eaten at Phillips Seafood there? Huge buffet and hundreds of Tiffany stained glass hanging lamps?
I wouldnt say i was a reg.Only been there twice and enjoyed our trip that revolved around playing golf.

Sorry some of your landmarks dont ring a bell.

The thing that impressed me most of OC is how it deserves its name.The Atlantic Ocean is quite impressive how it is AWESOME in appearance.

I say that cos i have seen how the Atlantic looks like from Atlantic City,NJ and for some reason the view of it from OC is just so much more breath-taking.

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Re: DC Statehood
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2021, 10:19:03 am »
I am not sure about it.  Will have to do some research.

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