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[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Because state legislatures should continue to exist. If less populated conservative states want to go down a rabbit hole of far right shit then let them. Just don't give them 2 senators per state to gridlock the states that continue to produce and provide for their population.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Why do you think the states govts should continue to exist if they do not have a direct voice at the Federal level?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Because states would still get a voice at the Federal level with the House, not directly and disproportionately, but rather through their population who are the ones who create value.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Then there is no point in having states.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That is what is referred to as a false dilemma fallacy. You can have states and state legislatures without the senate.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

First time I’m hearing about that fallacy, but it seems to imply deceptive intent which I have none. You can also have machine screws in your peanut butter sandwich but it doesn’t mean it makes sense.