Obama moves to allow states to set their own emissions standards

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by KappaKittyCat

Story from the AP.

Thoughts?

I mean, the EPA is basically worthless at this point, so I'm not sure there would be any benefit to centralized regulation.

Similarly, I can't imagine why this wouldn't be a states-rights issue - there's literally no reason for Federal regulation.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

I mean, the EPA is basically worthless at this point, so I'm not sure there would be any benefit to centralized regulation.

Similarly, I can't imagine why this wouldn't be a states-rights issue - there's literally no reason for Federal regulation.

Do you mean no constitutional basis?

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Do you mean no constitutional basis?

Yes - very good catch. I'm sure we can come up with dozens of reasons, but no real Constitutional basis for it.

Obviously that's no longer really the appropriate standard, but it's fun to play the game.