> Problem with that is the deciders in these states don't reflect the population of the state in general. Yes, particularly in de facto one party States. There

> Problem with that is the deciders in these states don't reflect the population of the state in general. Yes, particularly in de facto one party States. There are more Independents than either Democrats or Republicans in the US. Approximately a third of Republicans are pro-choice and a third of Democrats are pro-life, and they aren't evenly distributed. At the local and State level it isn't a party line vote, the reality is a bit more complex. > Another problem with that is what if the State's decision is egregious, e.g., slavery is permitted again, Hispanics are not allowed to vote, etc., etc. ? That's a straw man, not a problem. The 14th Amendment is a thing so that isn't something a reasonable person would worry about. All States have reasonable laws to a first approximation, after all average people have to live there. There is no State that does not have some laws where one could legitimately argue that they infringe on individual rights. Except maybe Nevada, they don't even have laws for most things.