States' rights has been a loaded term as far back as the 1940s, when it was all too often invoked in the name of segregation.
It's a shame, then, that any argument today in favor of them falls under that ugly shadow.
Be that as it may, I've long argued that states are much more effective at taking care of their residents than the federal government. Sure, there's still plenty of back room politics, bloated spending and extensive bureaucracy, but its on a much smaller scale. Besides, I don't care what level of politicians you're talking about, they're still politicians. And they evoke cynicism — if not outright distrust — no matter how far their reach.
Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.
Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Breaking benefits news and analysis, on-site and via our newsletters and custom alerts
- Educational webcasts, white papers, and ebooks from industry thought leaders
- Critical converage of the property casualty insurance and financial advisory markets on our other ALM sites, PropertyCasualty360 and ThinkAdvisor
Already have an account? Sign In Now
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
