liberalpragmatist
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Tue Feb-17-04 06:08 PM
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How Should DC Receive Voting Representation in Congress? |
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Obviously, the ideal solution would be 2 senators and a representative, but this may prove difficult, especially b/c it would probably require a constitutional amendment, which is EXTREMELY difficult to pass, esp. right now, when DC is a federal money pit, high crime rate, high poverty, overwhelmingly black.
Is there a way for DC to gain representation w/out a constitutional amendment or can it receive statehood or be recognized as the equivalent of a state w/out an amendment?
What abt the compromise solution that has been floated? One DC representative in the House, and have DC and Maryland jointly represented in the Senate? I personally would prefer giving 2 senators to DC alone, it seems their right, but if this solution is the only one that will pass, I might be willing to support it, since a half a loaf is better than no loaf at all, and at least DC residents would gain a voice in Congress.
What's appropriate and achievable?
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Tue Feb-17-04 06:10 PM
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1. I agree, they should be give a congressman |
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and represented by Maryland's senators.
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Tue Feb-17-04 06:12 PM
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2. make DC part of Virginia |
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it would make the state more Democratic.
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liberalpragmatist
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Tue Feb-17-04 06:18 PM
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3. Is this going to die so quickly? |
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Please, I really want some feedback!
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Frances
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Tue Feb-17-04 06:27 PM
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When I lived in Maryland, I used to listen to Mark Plotkin, who was gung-ho for full representation.
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