The "people" didn't decide. Government TOLD them and THAT is the point. Government can be over-reaching whether federal, state or local. It is socialism at ANY level, NOT freedom.
Looks like the romneybots are out in force today trying to destroy the winner of last nights debate
I agree on the overreaching point. But the PEOPLE of a particular state have the choice whether to tolerate a perceived overeach. Plenty in Massachusetts apparently are willing to endure RomneyCare.