House votes to give D.C. a seat�-�Nation/Politics�-�insider.washingtontimes.com
The House passed a bill giving congressional voting rights to the District of Columbia. Here's what one RINO had to say:
" Rep. Thomas M. Davis III, Virginia Republican, lamented the "taxation without representation" status of the District, saying Congress has a moral obligation to give fair representation to the District's taxpaying residents, especially those who serve in the military and work in government jobs. "
Of course, the Congress would never think to remove federal taxes. Wouldn't that be better? No taxation, no representation.
The District of Columbia was established as a Federal City so that the actions of the city government could not coerce the Federal Government in any way. For example, DC can't threaten to shut off the power to federal buildings unless Congress takes action X or Y.
My interpretation of the Constitution says we require a constitutional amendment to give the District a voting seat, as it is not now one of the "several states" mentioned therein.
Anyway, happy April 20th to all the potheads.
