Speaking about the recent hysteria in Boston over some promotional signs along the highways, John Stossel had this to say.
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Boston’s crazy reaction reinforces the theme I’ve been sounding in recent columns: Decentralization of authority is always better than centralized power. Imagine if the federal Department of Homeland Security imposed procedures on all cities for when suspicious devices are spotted. The whole country might have come to a standstill.Instead — thank goodness — cities and states can establish their own procedures based on their own knowledge and experience. If Boston’s procedures cause the city to panic and shut down, at least New York’s and L.A.’s don’t.
That’s the beauty of federalism.
Absolutely. Any powers not specifically granted to the federal government are reserved for the states.