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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Then move.[/quote]

You're right, Republicans care so little about their fellow Americans that they'd rather force them to move somewhere else rather than do the right thing and give them them representation.  You're right that this shows Republicans don't care about democracy, or American ideals – only pursuing power for the billionaires that run their party.

But I support democracy, freedom, and representation. I support a government of the people, by the people, for the people.  Including all people.  Including the families that live in DC.  This is why DC should be a state.[/quote]

Republicans support retrocession, which would give DC residents representation. The issue is the number of senators, nothing more.

You’ll say DC and Maryland have nothing in common, but that’s true for most states. The urban/rural divide is everywhere and cities also compete for influence within a state. Retrocession would make DC/Maryland the economic powerhouse of the region and reduce Va’s influence. Keeping DC and md separate works in Va’s favor. [/quote]

Republicans dont support anything.  If they did then they would have inteoduced legislation[/quote]

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