Comments on: The Constitution is Clear: DC is a Federal City http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:16:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: crawgator406 http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-24427 crawgator406 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:46:02 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-24427 The Distict was never to be lived in it was setup to be a gathering place for the represenatives of the states to meet and discuss thing that need to be addressed for the union as a whole. When the meetings were over the reps. were to return to their constituates with the devised plans to fix the problem brought forth and discussed in the Distict. It just to be a meeting place,not a place to live. the is why they have no representation. The Distict was never to be lived in it was setup to be a gathering place for the represenatives of the states to meet and discuss thing that need to be addressed for the union as a whole. When the meetings were over the reps. were to return to their constituates with the devised plans to fix the problem brought forth and discussed in the Distict. It just to be a meeting place,not a place to live. the is why they have no representation.

]]> By: Antonia Balazs, Wash http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-21997 Antonia Balazs, Wash Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:48:34 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-21997 By the way, the US Census Bureau has more poeple living in the District than live in some states - 588,292 people living in the District (this is more than the population of Wyoming). All of us who live in the District are unenfranchized and have taxation without representation. Surely all of us moving is not a viable answer - would you tell everyone in Wyoming to move ... ? By the way, the US Census Bureau has more poeple living in the District than live in some states – 588,292 people living in the District (this is more than the population of Wyoming). All of us who live in the District are unenfranchized and have taxation without representation. Surely all of us moving is not a viable answer – would you tell everyone in Wyoming to move … ?

]]> By: Antonia Balazs, Wash http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-21991 Antonia Balazs, Wash Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:40:21 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-21991 Much fanfare here is made of how much money the Federal Government gives the Distrcit. Yet I do not note any menition of the fact that the Federal Government, which owns quite a lot of land in the District does not pay any property tax. Is this looking out for the Districts interests? Clearly there is a conflict of interest ... . Much fanfare here is made of how much money the Federal Government gives the Distrcit. Yet I do not note any menition of the fact that the Federal Government, which owns quite a lot of land in the District does not pay any property tax. Is this looking out for the Districts interests? Clearly there is a conflict of interest … .

]]> By: Larry in Texas http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-21133 Larry in Texas Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:31:06 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-21133 Well said John R. Creech....As I have stated in another post on this issue-the only folks who should be "living" in the "DISTRICT" are those who have direct employment with the day to day operations of the DISTRICT. When,at such time, their "term" is up or has been satisfied by duely held elections in their respective STATES they should pack up their belongings and head back to the State from which they came, by employment/election, to the Capitol CITY!! Why is that so hard for Senator Leiberman to understand? By the same token, how can Mormon "missionaries" abroad be lumped into the same fold as our Armed Forces embattled overseas when it comes to Congressional representation? He would have us all believe that our soldiers are not accounted for at election time because they are not "physically standing" in the State where they are registered voters, when they absentee vote.A lot like the folks are supposed to be who reside in the "DISTRICT" when they use their "one voice-one vote" in the State where they are "registered" to vote. He needs to put the crack pipe down and just walk away!! Save our Constitution...elect practical minded Patriots instead of Law School Liberals, biggots and fascists. Well said John R. Creech….As I have stated in another post on this issue-the only folks who should be "living" in the "DISTRICT" are those who have direct employment with the day to day operations of the DISTRICT. When,at such time, their "term" is up or has been satisfied by duely held elections in their respective STATES they should pack up their belongings and head back to the State from which they came, by employment/election, to the Capitol CITY!! Why is that so hard for Senator Leiberman to understand? By the same token, how can Mormon "missionaries" abroad be lumped into the same fold as our Armed Forces embattled overseas when it comes to Congressional representation? He would have us all believe that our soldiers are not accounted for at election time because they are not "physically standing" in the State where they are registered voters, when they absentee vote.A lot like the folks are supposed to be who reside in the "DISTRICT" when they use their "one voice-one vote" in the State where they are "registered" to vote. He needs to put the crack pipe down and just walk away!! Save our Constitution…elect practical minded Patriots instead of Law School Liberals, biggots and fascists.

]]> By: House Representation in D.C. Coming « Justbkuz http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19540 House Representation in D.C. Coming « Justbkuz Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:01:31 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19540 [...] The court challenge is a formidable obstacle, because the legislation is unconstitutional.  The Foundry at the Heritage Foundation sets it out in The Constitution is Clear: DC is a Federal City. [...] [...] The court challenge is a formidable obstacle, because the legislation is unconstitutional.  The Foundry at the Heritage Foundation sets it out in The Constitution is Clear: DC is a Federal City. [...]

]]> By: John R Creech jr - I http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19453 John R Creech jr - I Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:38:37 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19453 D.C. as a state is a bit "ridiculous" when you think about it and all the reasons have been repeatedly stated here. It's a city! If you don't like it, leave. All its citizens are more than amply provided for by the congress that resides there. A large percentage of the people working there go home to their respective states at every opportunity. They vote on all Federal issues through passing legislation and they vote on their local issues through their visits home. If they voted on everything in D.C. and at home they would effectively have two votes on everything, which obviously is not accorded to the rest of the citizens. Everyone with an IQ above 50 realize's; The true reason to complain about D.C. as a state is nothing more than a ploy to get a couple more Democratic "liberal" votes on all legislation. We do not need more "socialism" of which D.C. has in abundance. The originators of the constitution were smarter and more patriotic than people in todays United States. It's a sad state of affairs but unfortunately true. We need to get past "me, me, me" and get back to "US, US, US". Legislation was meant to be "what is in the best interest of the majority". Anyone who thinks its possible to make "all the people happy, all the time" can pick up a mirror, look into it squarely and "Meet a Fool"! If socialism is what you want, move to Cuba! D.C. as a state is a bit "ridiculous" when you think about it and all the reasons have been repeatedly stated here. It's a city! If you don't like it, leave.

All its citizens are more than amply provided for by the congress that resides there. A large percentage of the people working there go home to their respective states at every opportunity.

They vote on all Federal issues through passing legislation and they vote on their local issues through their visits home. If they voted on everything in D.C. and at home they would effectively have two votes on everything, which obviously is not accorded to the rest of the citizens.

Everyone with an IQ above 50 realize's; The true reason to complain about D.C. as a state is nothing more than a ploy to get a couple more Democratic "liberal" votes on all legislation. We do not need more "socialism" of which D.C. has in abundance.

The originators of the constitution were smarter and more patriotic than people in todays United States. It's a sad state of affairs but unfortunately true. We need to get past "me, me, me" and get back to "US, US, US". Legislation was meant to be "what is in the best interest of the majority".

Anyone who thinks its possible to make "all the people happy, all the time" can pick up a mirror, look into it squarely and "Meet a Fool"!

If socialism is what you want, move to Cuba!

]]> By: Steve C http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19306 Steve C Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:04:35 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19306 It seems obvious that the ambition of this new government is to dominate policy and politics and that is what is behind this. There is no chance that DC would benefit from this power play - it is what it is - a blatant grab for power and it doesn't matter what wrapper is placed around it. When will the people with common sense wake up and do something to stop this nonsense? I will never vote to elect any liberal - ever. These people are poisoning our nation in small doses under the guise of taking care of the downtrodden - this is laughable. They don't care one scintilla about the poor or disadvantaged. Wake up folks - it is your vote they are after, and they don't care how many lies they have to tell to get it or what they have to give you to attain the object of their true desire - POWER. Once they have you locked in, and believe me that is where this is heading, then the true nature of this Change you can believe in will be revealed. What will be changed is your status - no longer free, but slaves of the state and the elite ruling class. The best part is you will have put the shackles on yourself. Freedom in America is on the way to extinction unless the people rise up and take control of their country. Take back America. It seems obvious that the ambition of this new government is to dominate policy and politics and that is what is behind this. There is no chance that DC would benefit from this power play – it is what it is – a blatant grab for power and it doesn't matter what wrapper is placed around it.

When will the people with common sense wake up and do something to stop this nonsense?

I will never vote to elect any liberal – ever. These people are poisoning our nation in small doses under the guise of taking care of the downtrodden – this is laughable. They don't care one scintilla about the poor or disadvantaged. Wake up folks – it is your vote they are after, and they don't care how many lies they have to tell to get it or what they have to give you to attain the object of their true desire – POWER.

Once they have you locked in, and believe me that is where this is heading, then the true nature of this Change you can believe in will be revealed. What will be changed is your status – no longer free, but slaves of the state and the elite ruling class. The best part is you will have put the shackles on yourself.

Freedom in America is on the way to extinction unless the people rise up and take control of their country.

Take back America.

]]> By: Elbert Kelly, Oceans http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19272 Elbert Kelly, Oceans Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:34:34 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19272 Why is Congress allowed to legislate their own income and retirement programs? Then they object to the same programs initiated by private enterprise. The states have referendum privileges for their citizens. Why is their no federal referendum by the people afforded. Many people object to actions of the congress but they have no voice. Example: Congress voted down English as the official language. Legal citizens are required to learn English! Monetary savings? Why is Congress allowed to legislate their own income and retirement programs? Then they object to the same programs initiated by private enterprise. The states have referendum privileges for their citizens. Why is their no federal referendum by the people afforded. Many people object to actions of the congress but they have no voice. Example: Congress voted down English as the official language. Legal citizens are required to learn English! Monetary savings?

]]> By: C. L. Cox, San Anton http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19260 C. L. Cox, San Anton Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:45:25 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19260 Congress (Dems) would love to have another blue state! They support amnesty for 12 million more votes. The original agreement, if I'm correct, is that if anytime Washinton, D.C. ceases to be the capital, ALL land reverts to Maryland!! Those individuals chose to live in D. C., so they could draw a check every month and never have to get a job! They can leave anytime they want. The real reason for pimping for statehood is to increase Democrats in the House and Senate! Congress (Dems) would love to have another blue state! They support amnesty for 12 million more votes. The original agreement, if I'm correct, is that if anytime Washinton, D.C. ceases to be the capital, ALL land reverts to Maryland!! Those individuals chose to live in D. C., so they could draw a check every month and never have to get a job! They can leave anytime they want. The real reason for pimping for statehood is to increase Democrats in the House and Senate!

]]> By: Henry Bowman http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/24/the-constitution-is-clear-dc-is-a-federal-city/#comment-19218 Henry Bowman Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:15:55 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=2802#comment-19218 This debate reminds me of all the yuppie homeowners who buy a house next door to an airport, landfill, or gun range, then agitate to get it shut down or moved because it causes them inconvenience. It was there before you, fella, you should have thought about that when you bought the house. Same for DC rersidents -- unless they are over 200 years old the District was that way (purposely and for good reason) when they moved in, and nothing is holding them there if they don't like it. This debate reminds me of all the yuppie homeowners who buy a house next door to an airport, landfill, or gun range, then agitate to get it shut down or moved because it causes them inconvenience. It was there before you, fella, you should have thought about that when you bought the house. Same for DC rersidents — unless they are over 200 years old the District was that way (purposely and for good reason) when they moved in, and nothing is holding them there if they don't like it.

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