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Originally Posted by Derwood
Wanted to start a Pub Discussion on the issue of State vs. Federal rights, particularly when it concerns laws relating to rights (abortion, gun ownership, gay marriage), taxes (state income tax, state sales tax) and voting regulations (in national elections specifically).
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That's like 6 discussions.
Abortion: this shouldn't be a state right. It's been established by Supreme Court ruling, if states don't like it they can secede.
Gun ownership: as much as it pains my liberal bones to say this, the right to bear arms is an established right enumerated in the Bill of Rights and reinforced by the Supreme Court. The states should not have the right to ban guns at all, and only certain gun controls should be allowed.
Gay marriage: I know it seems like the only way to win, but this also shouldn't be a state right. Either all people should be able to get married or the federal government should only allow civil unions for all people. A marriage in one state should be recognized by every state, in case you're away from home when you need to visit a SO in the hospital or in case you're adopting from out of state.
I'm not sure what you're asking about taxes.
I disagree with the electoral college. I know the founding... errr those guys that were around in the 1700s believed firmly that the populace was way too stupid to make the right decision, but that didn't stop us from putting loads of responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the ignorant masses. Either you trust the people or you don't. I don't trust them, but I trust the alternative even less. And I'm still pissed about Gore. Don't expect me to get over that. Ever.