Let us eat cake

Despite all the talk about freedom in Raleigh, political leaders hate the idea of local governments controlling their own destinies. In the balance of power, the state is an 8000-pound gorilla compared to cities, towns and counties. Raleigh calls the shots.

Sure it's chiseled into the state constitution (something few seem to care about these days), but should it really be this way? Don't market advocates value experimentation and competitive diversity? Why should the state be tightening its grip on local government options right now? The need for new solutions is urgent.

Why not let cities and counties compete at whatever level they want? Why not give cities and counties completely free reign?

My county could kick butt. Especially if I could open a casino.