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Originally Posted by Derwood
I agree with you. I also want to say that I'm 100% AGAINST issues like abortion and gay marriage being decided on a state-by-state basis, especially if they are being decided by popular vote. The idea that the majority of people voting about gay rights would not be gay, or that half (or more) of the people voting on abortion rights would be men just doesn't sit well with me.
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The states have their constitutional right to self direction under the 10th amendment.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
"Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."
This is by design to encourage each state's regional identity under the union (diversity). Read the 5000 Year Leap.