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Not that I agree with this argument necessarily but there are lots of issues we’ve determined are out of bounds for states to determine. I’d go so far as to say
by kasey_junk 8y ago
Not that I agree with this argument necessarily but there are lots of issues we’ve determined are out of bounds for states to determine. I’d go so far as to say that where that line is, is the central question of modern American liberalism.
Another way to frame that is, you’ve reduced to snark a central question of our time.
- tptacek 8y agoI don't think I'm being snarky. We have dry counties in the US. Why would it be weird to have places where cannabis is illegal, if the locals want it that way? Ultimately, I just think Rayiner has a good point about cannabis being a terrible example of the government being unresponsive.
- kasey_junk 8y agoI don't think it's weird for there to be places with illegal cannabis. I just don't think the 'locals want it' is a valid end of the debate. For instance we know that inconsistent enforcement of drug laws is a civil rights issue. You could frame an argument against local choice fairly coherently on that point.
- tptacek 8y agoI feel like it is the end of the responsiveness debate. I don't like dry counties, either! I drink like a fish!