If the special session proved anything, it's the need for more home rule. Why a few hundred grand had to be spent for the entire legislature to gather just so the Jefferson County delegation could act on a strictly local act is beyond me. And why several legislators who do not represent Jefferson County felt the need to vote on the issue is also beyond me. One explained that some of his constituents here in Montgomery drive to work in Jefferson County, therefore he was justified in voting (against) the occupation tax. Please Rep. Grimes. Give us a break. You have entire regular sessions to screw with other people's legislation, couldn't you leave it alone just this once? Same for the West Alabama Democrats who voted in favor. At least one Republican House Member told a reporter he did not vote, and never does, when a local issue is involved. Gee, does that mean if Jefferson County wants to operate casinos it would be OK? Home Rule, friends. Home Rule, instead of the centralized Big Government control we have now.
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If the special session proved anything, it's the need for more home rule. Why a few hundred grand had to be spent for the entire legislature to gather just so the Jefferson County delegation could act on a strictly local act is beyond me. And why several legislators who do not represent Jefferson County felt the need to vote on the issue is also beyond me. One explained that some of his constituents here in Montgomery drive to work in Jefferson County, therefore he was justified in voting (against) the occupation tax. Please Rep. Grimes. Give us a break. You have entire regular sessions to screw with other people's legislation, couldn't you leave it alone just this once? Same for the West Alabama Democrats who voted in favor. At least one Republican House Member told a reporter he did not vote, and never does, when a local issue is involved. Gee, does that mean if Jefferson County wants to operate casinos it would be OK? Home Rule, friends. Home Rule, instead of the centralized Big Government control we have now.
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Does your indictment of Big Brother extend beyond the yokels in Montgomery to the feds in DC as well, Tim?
ReplyDeleteCan you really be the one liberal in the entire country who supports federalism as designed by the founders? You know, that thing where the federal government is small and limited while state governments are strong, diverse, and accountable to their citizens?
No, I suppose not. Instead, you no doubt committed a "Kinsley gaffe"; you revealed your liberal stripes by placing momementary political considerations above a logical and consistent set of guiding principles.
Ah well, the search goes on for a right-thinking liberal...
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