Maybe it was Barry Goldwater, maybe not, but some of that Era said it

"Lets cut off California and set it out to sea" That was a 60's statement - didn't happen, but California is about 95% Cripple in our current Economy - so maybe "it's done!"

So Now - here is my suggestion - during a full session of Congress - While most of the Lawyers are having a convention in Washington. Let's surgically remove Washington DC and the surrounding communities - and "pull the plug" , Energy, Oxygen and all escape routes out of the area - including selectively blocking the Sun in the intended area, cutting off the water supply - and anything else we can think of....To Create a National Monument Called "Frozen in Time - the 1st Decade of the 21 Century" It will be worth picking up the pieces no matter the burden!

Amen