States’ Wrongs
by digby
Nicole at Crooks and Liars writes:
Usually, when someone applies for a waiver of some legislation, it’s because they are unable to comply with the standards set. Not so when it comes to the EPA air quality standards and the state of California. California has been on the forefront of combatting smog since the 70s when we had nearly daily smog alerts. And since 1975, California has requested and received a waiver from federal EPA standards, because our standards were stricter.
“The Bush administration is moving forward with a clear national solution — not a confusing patchwork of state rules — to reduce America’s climate footprint from vehicles,” EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson said in a statement.
“States’ rights” have`been shown in the last few years to be the con we always knew it was. This is just the latest proof of their intellectual bankruptcy.
It’s also why it’s a serious mistake for people who believe in the right to choose to allow themselves to be seduced into believing that the forced pregnancy forces will ever be content to leave it up to the states. They won’t. They only say that when it’s convenient, as the above clearly shows. States’ rights for me but not for thee.
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