Revolt in California

NOVEMBER BALLOT REFERENDUM ON 3 CALIFORNIA'S

COUNTIES AND CITIES AGAINST SANCTUARY STATUS GROWING

The unrest in California is growing. This week San Diego joined a growing list of cities which has voted to sue the state to be exempt from the States sanctuary law.  This law in itself will undoubtedly be ruled unconstitutional when it gets to the supreme court. It is likely that the ninth circuit will uphold the law, as it places no credence to the constitution. It will likely end up it the supreme court, where it will be ruled that the Federal government alone, makes immigration policy.

San Diego joins 7 other cities and Orange county in their suit against the state. This has caused much controversy. 

Other news of revolt is the fact that a referendum to split California into 3 states will be on the November ballot. Those pursuing this change have already received more than 600,000 signatures, far more than the 365,880 needed.

If adopted, it would need to be approved by congress of the United States. No matter the result, this will be a long and complicated process. It would most definitely open the door to other attempts at secession and division of other states.

The new California would be California with 6 counties, Northern California with 40 counties and southern California with 12 counties. Of course this is a tentative arrangement, if actually passed many adjustments would be made. 

California is just one example of a growing unrest. Much has to do with the political divide that has been growing for some time. While division is not in the best interest of the country, an escalating climate of hostility between political factions, with no resolution in sight, may be more frightening.

I keep thinking of what event or situation will be able to unite the country, sadly I see none.