Put simply, if you oppose D.C. Statehood, you support taxation without representation.
The text of the District Clause is clear. Congress has complete, and the witness has testified, absolute authority over the district.
Every American deserves a voice in their own government.
It should be clear to everyone that Congress cannot, Congress should not nullify a constitutional provision by simple legislation.
I don't believe the Founding Fathers actually intended this.
There should be no taxation without representation.
the real power grab is denying 712,000 taxpaying American citizens the right to vote.
D.C. residents should not have to abandon our homes and move elsewhere to secure the rights of citizens enjoyed by others.
We are more than capable of governing ourselves.
D.C. would be the only state in the entire country to have the Federal Government pick up billions and billions of annual dollars in expense...
The text only refers to, and I'll quote: 'The district constituting the seat of government.'