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So if a US state did something like Ireland and Holland do and help big companies dodge taxes - you'd be fine with that? There is a good argument (for the goo

• ericmay 6y ago
  As I said, I prefer keeping many things at the state level, not necessarily all things. What you're describing here might be a good example of something that should be or continue to be regulated at the federal level, but keep in mind that we do have "tax dodging" scenarios to this day if you move to different states with different rules. (you can also apply this globally as well, tax havens, etc.) Over time I've become more interested in the loose confederation of states and decentralization of power over consolidation of power at the hands of the federal government. I think the US has too large of a population with an increasing amount of differences to really effectively govern. If parents want to teach kids that the earth was created 6,000 years ago in their state, who am I to say otherwise? Vote with your feet and $$. If I don't like how California handles businesses like Uber and Lyft, same thing. At least at the state level though you right now have some reasonable measure of involvement. I can email my state representative and actually get a response. My federal one? Not a chance.
  • mlrtime 6y ago
    The problem is that the Federal Govt. takes too many taxes and can enforce federal laws or states don't get funding. In order for states to take back power they need the income.