Do you support DC statehood?

[Sirius_]

Yes, clearly. You got hundreds of thousands of people living there with no representation in congress despite congress officially having authority over it. DC should not be given half representation because it wouldn't even be the least populous state, and because all Americans should have full participation in democracy, not just those who happen to be in one of the 50 states. I'm sure the founding fathers didn't expect DC to become the massive city that it is. And it isn't like having the right to vote has caused all the other capital cities throughout the world to collapse. Having reps in congress isn't going to set DC ablaze.

[Sirius_]

Absolutely not, since it's an obvious power grab for the sole political benefit of the Democratic party.  And DC already has enough power and influence.


Although there is a legitimate argument to be made for P.R. statehood, but not for D.C. statehood.  it's too bad PR doesn't have the military strategic benefits of Hawaii/Alaska/Guam etc... in which case I'd support it fully.

Is refusing to give DC representation in congress because of their political leanings not a form of voter suppression? They are Americans living in America, who deserve the same political rights as all Americans. It doesn't matter how they lean.