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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thus far, nobody has given any good reason for DC to remain without representation on the final passage of legislation in congress.

The only thing argued thus far is that the founding fathers designed it this way, which is not good enough an argument, especially in light of the real historical context there (was not a unanimous decision, was immediately protested, was a controversial decision at the time with debate about concern for disenfranchising district residents, was not certain at the time that congress would remain in DC so might be a temporary situation, and on and on)

I've not seen anything else other than "stop whining." and it doesn't matter because it's a lesser injustice than other injustices.  "You don't have it as bad as others have had it"

In conclusion, the opposition really doesn't have any good reason other than being cranky hate change types.[/quote]

So, if a decision is controversial, not unanimous and protested at the time, that means it is not binding and valid?  Not sure you have traced through the implications of that thought...[/quote]''

You still haven't provided any good reason against DC statehood (which as proposed, shrinks the size of DC to the federal area and establishes the vast residential areas of DC as a new state).

The only comments are that [b]it's how was done was and stop whining[/b]. You seem to be vehemently against it or you'd move on to another forum.[/quote]

Now now, don't forget that people are also making the "if you don't like it, move" argument.  Always a discussion stopper, that one.  [/quote]

Because you seem not to understand that "if you don't like it, advocate for change" is a viable option.[/quote]

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