Remember, the original fight in drawing up the Constitution was States Rights vs Federal Powers.
Jefferson was right. Washington was wrong.
Soon, the Feds usurped the powers of the states. They now do it by monetary means.
The shutdown of National Parks and Monuments (FOR NO REASON) is a stunning example of abuse of Federal powers.
Time for the Feds to turn over some of the Federal Lands to the States. They were not intended to be held by the Federal Government. They were effectively "stolen" from the States.
Thanks. That is an excellent explanation. And the Feds will never willing give things up because of the reduction of power. They would rather bring the money to Washington, take their bite and send the rest back down stream.
On a related subject is there any way that State & Local government can charge Federal agencies for services that they are currently providing and which they are not being paid?