Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Editorials & Other Articles

customerserviceguy

(25,394 posts)

4. All Congress has to do

Reply to hildegaard28 (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 07:11 PM

Aug 11

is condition aid to the states on compliance with laws that it passes. They did this with the under-21 drinking age states, and with seat belt laws. It usually has the effect of forcing compliance.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump calls for legislation to end no-cash bail in US cities as part of crime crackdown [View all] Eugene Aug 11 OP

Something is fucked up in shithole's brain...................... Lovie777 Aug 11 #1

How far away are we from the Debtor's prison of old? slightlv Aug 11 #2

That's a hildegaard28 Aug 11 #3

All Congress has to do customerserviceguy Aug 11 #4