[NittanyLion]

Congress has every right to set conditions on money it gives to the states

I should note that I find that practice to be abhorrent. I view it as just another way the federal government usurps states' rights. Just to be clear, do you approve of this practice, or in your opinion should it be ended?

[Cyber Liberty]

I call the practice “blackmailing the states with their own money," and I find it abhorrent a FReeper who pretended to an office of power would take it up so gleefully.

[Congressman Billybob]

Of course, Congress seeks to push the states around. And this method of pushing the states around IS constitutional. That does NOT mean I favor this result. I am just explaining what is going on, and why.

Congressman Billybob

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