Let us eat cake

Submitted by James on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 7:53pm

Despite all the talk about freedom in Raleigh, political leaders hate the idea of local governments controlling their own destinies. In the balance of power, the state is an 8000-pound gorilla compared to cities, towns and counties. Raleigh calls the shots.

Sure it's chiseled into the state constitution (something few seem to care about these days), but should it really be this way? Don't market advocates value experimentation and competitive diversity? Why should the state be tightening its grip on local government options right now? The need for new solutions is urgent.

Why not let cities and counties compete at whatever level they want? Why not give cities and counties completely free reign?

My county could kick butt. Especially if I could open a casino.

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Watch out for Cumberland County

Submitted by James on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 7:57pm.

They have Green Berets.

I know I'm going to extremes, but that seems to be the natural order of things these days. If we're going to go crazy, let's go all the way.

Do good. Be nice. Have fun.

Who wants to go to Skipstamistan?

Submitted by Blue NC on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 8:29pm.

Funny how this started as "save our marriages, please."

James

PS Sorry ... I forgot to log out as BlueNC after doing some site maintenance. Don't worry, I'm really me. More more or less.