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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This story so typifies DC govt cronyism that it could literally be excerpted from the Barry-era.

Nothing ever changes in this stupid city, except for Tony William’s terms. Then it was right back to corruption as usual. [/quote]

+1000

Every time I see a story about the local DC gov's incompetence, I'm always surprised that people are surprised at how messed up it is.  It's been a shitshow from day 1; that's the whole MO.[/quote]

This is why I oppose statehood. Really. I know if the * ever really hits the fan, the Feds will eventually step in. I'm waiting for them to ask DC why we are last in the land inoculating residents for example, and then just take over. Behind Texas even , according to the NY Times tracker today :shock: [/quote]

I'm opposed to statehood too. I'm consistently astounded by the horrible decisions of our elected officials and my fellow DC voters. I don't want these people any more responsible for my welfare than they already are.[/quote]

I sort of understand where this sentiment comes from, but I don't agree poor government - which, yes, the topic of this thread is one more good example of - is a reason to deny citizens of the District statehood. I grew up in Illinois and Missouri and lived in Kansas for awhile, and trust me, those states are every. single. bit. as crony-stuffed and utterly dysfunctional as DC (I mean, Jesus, remember Brownback?) - although of course the culprits are almost all white so they just slide on by as part of the good ol' boy business as usual network. I suspect DC would actually run better if it were a state and didn't have Congress all up in its business all the time. [/quote]o

+1 The right to representative government is fundamental, not a reward. There is no competence/good governance test for states.[/quote]

It doesn't change the fact that right now DC has a safety net that some DC residents are concerned about removing.[/quote]

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