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Old 01-11-2012, 02:17 PM   #87 (permalink)
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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.
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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You cannot trust the federal government to always do the right thing.
True. Same with your state government.
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