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In a lot of cases though, states themselves are too diverse and unwieldy to govern as a unitary entity. Texas and Massachusetts may have their differences, but
by hx87 10y ago
In a lot of cases though, states themselves are too diverse and unwieldy to govern as a unitary entity. Texas and Massachusetts may have their differences, but Houston and Austin have much more in common with Boston than with a small town in the Piney Woods. Why shouldn't Houston be free to experiment with legalized marijuana just because the state government won't go along? By that same logic, it is state power over local governments and individuals that needs to be limited and municipal rights that need to be protected.
- logfromblammo 10y agoIn my opinion, it is actually in my best interests for any government claiming jurisdiction over my person to have flawed mechanisms for enforcing its will upon me and extracting property from me. I consider that to be an adequate balancing factor for any inefficiencies it may also have in providing services or managing the commons. Other people may prioritize such things differently.
- hx87 10y agoI'm not arguing against the idea that government needs coercive powers. I'm arguing against the idea that states are the optimal organizational level to have unitary and sovereign governments.