Are States Apt to Charge Fewer Taxes Than the Federal Government?

Question

Republicans believe that states should be autonomous and have control over everything in their territory. Democrats, on the other hand, have always believed in a strong federal government.

However, it has always been the opinion of many people that there is nothing worse than petty officials. States that levy taxes, legislation, and manage charities have historically floundered, with expenditures ranging from the ridiculous to the fraudulent.

Worse than state governments are local groups, country, city, township and village, which often decides upon such issues as Tree or Stray Cat Ordinances. In my community, the local council wanted to impose rules on just where in a home weapons could be kept, with an annual reporting of ammunition location. Inspections were to be held at any time, without prior warning. This was the keep firemen from explosions if and when a home caught fire.

My question is...do you really believe this is preferable to a strong federal rule?

Answer 1

It's a good question and an important one in the founding of this country..

"States Rights" was a big argument with our founding fathers and their frustration with the King. Remember "taxation without representation"

Your fear of "petty officials" pales when compared to The potential evil of a tyranical King or dictator.  

Your petty official is easy to get rid of compaired to the Federal guy.

Try calling or writing your Senator and see what response you get!  You are lucky to get a form letter.

Try again with a state or local official.

Answer 2

It is so the Fed's cannot run your life.  Yes we pay hefty taxes in our State.  Most are for the public school districts, the roads and like infrastructure, the government entitlement programs, etc., etc.  There is A LOT that our State Government CAN PARE DOWN but refuse to do.  By electing responsible, intelligent, non listening lobbying Politicians is how we turn our Government to the better.  I do NOT want Federal OR State Governmental control over our lives.  That is NOT the promise of America.  To decrease our taxes on both fronts, we need to whittle down these fraud filled Government programs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!