I couldn't find many cartoons on the topic.

[lyndz.livejournal.com]

Just like all Americans, residents of DC
- Pay federal and local taxes
- Serve in the armed forces and make sacrifices in times of war
- Serve on juries to uphold federal laws and policies

Yet, DC residents are denied voting representation in the US Senate andthe US House of Representatives, and do not have complete autonomy overtheir own budget and local laws. Congress has the final say on DC's budget and laws.

In other words, residents of the District of Columbia have all the responsibilities of residents of states, but still cannot be represented in Congress. It is time to end taxation without representation.

Comments

[calysto.livejournal.com]

I've wondered about that...

it seems right and reasonable for them to have representation. absolutely.

But would they get two senators and a congressman? like rhode island?

is it big enough to warrant three representatives?

or would a special case be made... what manner of representation do you envision for DC?

[dubaiwalla.livejournal.com]

Much as I like the idea of DC getting representation, I rather doubt it's going to happen.

[mystar2685.livejournal.com]

Somewhat OT, and probably ignorant, but...

DC's congresswoman on Colbert was awesome!

[shadowfox24.livejournal.com]

Can't they register as citizens of Maryland?

[weswilson]

My first instinct is that there is nothing wrong with having a "service" district in our nation... a place where there is no input into national politics. It's not like DC is huge and if you want to live in surrounding areas, your commute is no big deal. I think I'd support annexing DC into a surrounding state before I'd support creating congressional seats for it.

[donkeyjon.livejournal.com]

DC voted Marion Berry in as their mayor....TWICE.

Are you SURE we should let them have Congressional representation?

[kmilligan.livejournal.com]

The problem is you need a constitutional amendment to give DC representation in Congress. The root of the problem is that no one was ever meant to really live in Washington DC, but people moved there.