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Originally Posted by blastingas10
Because it takes power away from the individual. I didn't say it would make us exactly like a monarchy. I said it would make us a little more like one. Individuals have rights and state powers are a reflection of those rights. If state powers were taken away, then you would not have any states that have legalized gay marriage.
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In what way are state rights a reflection of individual rights? State's rights arguments have historically often been used as an excuse to trample the rights of individuals.
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Originally Posted by blastingas10
You cannot trust the federal government to always do the right thing.
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True. Same with your state government.