I believe that a strong national and state government should exist, depending on the issue. On subjects such as gay marriage, and education, the general consensus in one state, can differ completely from another, therefore those decisions and laws passed should be left at the state's authority, not the federal government. I do feel that certain issues should be at a national level, so that our country remains strong as a whole, and that our constitutional rights as Americans will be upheld.
National power increased during the Great Depression, in an attempt by congress to uplift the economy. Approximately 50 years later, a shift back to the power at a state level was implemented by the Reagan administration. He felt that the government was the problem, and lessened restrictions on grants. The country was no longer in a Depression as it was in 1929, and the states could more efficiently spend money at a state level, than the federal government could.
As I said in the beginning, education should be left up to the state government. There is no "one size fits all" approach to education. There is more than one "right" way to have a successful education system, and it should be left up to each state to decide what works best for them. I do however, feel that the federal government should intervene, if a state is functioning poorly.
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Matt Cooper
Robert Johnson
Robert Devaney
no one size fits all-i couldnt agree more. the federal gov. one size fits all strategy for the economies of 50 different states is garbage. i agree with you about education too and some issues fed. gov. must uphold. i wish fed. gov. could or wpuld uphold traditional-real-marriage-not gays. true marriage-family-continuation of life and the lords commands are more important than appeasing everyone. we will suffer as a country-no doubt-for our acceptance of gays. we must stand for something-and we must respect, serve, and love the lord above all. sorry if i sound like im preaching but this country is deteriorating and little by little we are losing all we should stand for
ReplyDeleteNo need to say sorry, i agree with you. Thank you for your comment.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that the shift was needed back to the states. During the Great Depression time period, I do feel that the strong central government was needed, but times did change. The states could take a lot more responsibility and it is kind of shocking to me that the power wasn’t shifted sooner. I actually have never paid any attention to the shifts of power between the federal and states, but this is mind boggling. I can’t believe that it actually too that long.
I agree the government should step in depending on the issue. I definitely think our government should step in and take control when it comes to matters bigger then the state such as war and effecting our country as a whole. Great Blog!
ReplyDeleteI agree that most issues should be handled on a state level. The people that live in one state may favor one thing, yet another state's people may oppose it. I'm also in agreement with what you said about Reagan. Regarding education, I think the states should handle it. If they fail to offer a system of education that is acceptable however, the national government should step in.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the states during the Reagan era. He allowed the states to spend money more freely without stressing over debt. We need something like that to happen today.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you especially that most issues should be handled on a state level. I feel that the government has enough control as it is.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. i feel it should be both as well to balance each other out.I feel this is America we teach in other countries when in American some can't read or write. That is an issue.
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