The US Constitution

[Malynda]

Originally Posted by JoyAnna

Yes, but –– if the constitution were adhered to faithfully (both across the planet and in the USA) the concept of 'central authority' would not be an issue. The state governments would deal with all issues not specifically allocated to the central government.

I agree with that. It's in the Bill of Rights and I feel the less centralized and more localized, the better.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

[Seashore]

Originally Posted by Malynda

...the less centralized and more localized, the better...

I agree.

How do we maintain local control?

[Malynda]

Originally Posted by seashore

I agree.

How do we maintain local control?

I know that I myself have only recently begun to explore my local government in my city and county. I was too busy worrying about the federal government. If more people became more knowledgeable about and active within the local government, perhaps we could maintain better control of our so-called leaders. Right now, this seems to work best in smaller cities. My best friend grew up in a very small town and everyone knew everything that went on with everyone, including government who were the same people they ran into all around town. With more knowledge of how things work locally and who our local reps are, maybe this could work.

[Seashore]

Originally Posted by Malynda

I know that I myself have only recently begun to explore my local government in my city and county. I was too busy worrying about the federal government.

Me, too. I need to focus on that...

[Malynda]

Originally Posted by seashore

Me, too. I need to focus on that...

I love to learn but I seem to run away with grandiose ideas, theories, concepts and never learn the basics. Funny because my whole life I felt that someday the basics will be of utmost important. I feel that now is the time so I am trying to change. In addition to local government, I am studying electricity because I need to fix some electrical at home and have no idea what I'm doing and am dreading calling an electrician.

[Malynda]

Originally Posted by seashore

Me, too. I need to focus on that...

Just noticed you are in VA. I will probably be making a move there sometime this year or next so I will be learning about local government for there as well. If you want me to pass along any info I find, let me know.