Assuming this is sincere, DC has a higher population than several states but no true federal representation. Could be equally justified in "de-stating" Wyoming and turning what remains into more national parks.
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My question is most sincere, and thanks for answering. I'm learning. 😊 So...whose idea was it for people to move into a place they are not supposed to be? I mean, I get your point. So whose idea was it? It seems to be the national pastime, ignoring laws and doing it anyway. Qui bonoed?
aug 13, 2025, 4:33 am • 1 0 • view
I do not think it was any "idea." The fact of life is, even if the original intent was for dc to be an empty swamp with 4 buildings, those buildings and the people occupying them require services, which in turn bring more people and more services. We could argue whatever intent of founders etc -
aug 13, 2025, 4:38 am • 0 0 • view
But the fact remains that there are now people without representation. And that the founders also recognized they would not know everything, and allowed for changes to their documents and visions as growth required. Their original rallying cry was no taxation without representation, no?
aug 13, 2025, 4:40 am • 1 0 • view
As I recall from long-ago school, that is true. Which is why I asked whose idea it was for people to move into an area where they would have no representation and therefore no say? Was it a matter of convenience or desperation? And on whose part? History needs to know for accuracy.
aug 13, 2025, 4:43 am • 0 0 • view
Honestly, I am no expert on DC history, but we have precedent elsewhere - every other territory outside the original 13 had settlers move in and go through a process of applying for statehood through which they acquired representation.
aug 13, 2025, 4:46 am • 1 0 • view
In DC's case, I believe Congress directly controls most of the matter so the citizens cannot do the same. Thus - they did the same as any other state but old bylaws and such have them beholden to Congress. The Senate does not want +2D. Neither party, mind you.
aug 13, 2025, 4:47 am • 1 0 • view
It seems like I have some reading and looking-up to do. Thanks for your answers. They give me a place to start looking.
aug 13, 2025, 4:58 am • 1 0 • view
I appreciate the honest exchange. So used to bad faith and name calling.
aug 13, 2025, 5:00 am • 1 0 • view