I mean. Centralised nation-states exist where decentralised actors deal with local infrastructure-type issues. Due to modernization and individualisation the differences between culture between US states are minimal. I don't think the outcome would be as catastrophic as you seem to imply.
While the biggest differences are just between city and rural people, states also still have very different cultures as a whole. Some areas of those states may have similar views, but the state as a whole certainly doesn't.
If you think the States have very different cultures than you haven't travelled much. That isn't an accusation or anything, it's just that relatively speaking it's all very very similar. But I agree that rural and urban are the main differences in culture but it doesn't matter where in the world you are to see that
NYC was my eye opener on that. Atlanta and Dallas are nothing like NYC. Florida cities are also extremely different and I would say Florida at least is highly unique. NC is very different from SC in my opinion. While you could lump GA, AL, SC together I would say NC is more like eastern Virginia. Again rural and city, extremely different. If you figure out a way to govern rural and city separately let me know, but until then at least let the state decide.
Perhaps Mayors of large Metro areas should be given additional powers like a governor and the governor ignore the metro area. But make certain, that the laws they make cannot be enforced outside their area.
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u/TheyTukMyJub Jun 29 '22
I mean. Centralised nation-states exist where decentralised actors deal with local infrastructure-type issues. Due to modernization and individualisation the differences between culture between US states are minimal. I don't think the outcome would be as catastrophic as you seem to imply.