FEDS WAR ON STATES' RIGHTS

Dear editor,

Oregon's voters say you can end your life your way. The federal government
says "No." California's voters say you can smoke medical marijuana. The
federal government says "No." States' rights once allowed us a peaceful
way to live differently from others in our country. But the federal
government wants conformity. Unity. Unquestioning loyalty.

Do I believe the federal government has any legitimate claim to the power
it uses regarding these issues? No. And by abusing their power and
canceling states' rights, the feds are waging war on one of the defining
traits of America.

A solution would be to vote for states' rights by electing an entirely
Libertarian federal government. Libertarians would fully respect the
American Constitution and would proudly abide by it, obviously including
states' rights. Then, perhaps Oregon and California would finally be the
freer places to live we have selected, but not received.

Dan Litwin

San Diego