The People predated the States. People weren't created for the convenience of the States, it was the other way around. Now the States are just another layer of

The People predated the States. People weren't created for the convenience of the States, it was the other way around. Now the States are just another layer of bureaucracy that people have to deal with, and I argue that giving people a larger voice in both local and national politics makes more sense than having these artificial State constructs get in the way.