The federal government's takeover of Washington, D.C. undermines local control and democracy itself. The justifications provided are not supported by factual data, which shows crime rates in the nation's capital have significantly declined in recent years. Rather than fabricating a crisis, the administration should respect D.C.'s right to self-governance on public safety matters as outlined in the Constitution. Furthermore, the heavy-handed militarization stands in stark contrast to the passive response during the January 6th insurrection, exposing a troubling double standard. Restoring local authority and granting D.C. statehood with full rights would uphold democratic principles and prevent such authoritarian overreach in the future.
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