"To EXERCISE EXCLUSIVE LEGISLATION IN ALL CASES WHATSOEVER, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States"
why the hell would someone want to live there they can pass any law they want....?
Article 1 - Section 8
"To EXERCISE EXCLUSIVE LEGISLATION IN ALL CASES WHATSOEVER, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States"
why the hell would someone want to live there they can pass any law they want....?
elitebanktyranny 2 years ago
DC is't a state and is not entitled to any of the things a state is. It shouldn't have a shadow senator or delegate...
bmf1706 3 years ago
And we have MORE than Wyoming.
PanettaMike 3 years ago
It's interesting to consider that DC isn't really a state, yet they have nearly as many residents in DC as there are in ALASKA.
Alaska: 670,053 (2006)
DC: 581,530 (2006)
amphetameme 3 years ago