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The sobering thing from the article is the historical context of the most recent states to joined the union. Hawaii and Alaska were annexed/purchased by the U.S. long before they became states, and in neither case was the local population consulted or asked their feelings on the matter!
Feb 14, 2025, 12:43 AM
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