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"CA is also a democracy, so it's just one democratic outcome overriding a different democratic outcome." So, then, is the United States. Would someone like to
by rsync 9y ago
"CA is also a democracy, so it's just one democratic outcome overriding a different democratic outcome."
So, then, is the United States.
Would someone like to bet me that there is nearly 1:1 mapping between (people who think CA should undermine local control over housing) and (people who think CA should exert local control over marijuana policy) ?
Of course that's true. Now defend the principle, and benefits, of local control in some spheres where it's convenient but not in other spheres where it is not.
- krausejj 9y agoIt has to be a balance. Throughout history, different levels of governments have stepped in to correct an injustice. The Civil Rights Act was one example; California not enforcing certain immigration rules is another example, in the other direction. It doesn't matter whether the decision is coming from a democratic government above or a democratic government below; what matters is doing the right thing.