[longtermmemmory]

what function do the states serve? Seriously, there is dubious benefit to the individual states.

[AntiGuv]

What function do the states serve? Seriously, there is dubious benefit to the individual states.

No doubt. We should abolish the States & have the President appoint Senators for life. We won't really have Governors anymore, per se, so that office should get renamed. I vote for Satraps, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Cabinet to ensure efficiency.

We should also do something about the inefficient duplication of a bicameral legislature. Without the need to campaign for office, the Senators should have more than enough time to handle all the United State's business..

[mvpel]

what function do the states serve? Seriously, there is dubious benefit to the individual states.

The fact that you're asking that question at all is indicative of how far away we've fallen from the Constitutional Republic that the founders established. I suggest that you read "The Federalist Papers" for starters to get an understanding as to what function the states are supposed to serve.

[Ken H]

what function do the states serve? Seriously, there is dubious benefit to the individual states.

How are you going to amend the Constitution? Do you want to entrust that to Congress alone?

While we're at it, should we abolish the Electoral College, as Hillary has advocated?

[NittanyLion]

what function do the states serve? Seriously, there is dubious benefit to the individual states.

Never thought I'd see the day those words were posted on a conservative website.

Is that a serious question?