'States Rights' is still a huge issue in this country. To my mind, it has never been fully defined. Originally and on paper, the Federal government had a limited, although strong, role in the life of this nation. As time passed, its role was revisited and expanded. It is still happening today.

Mind you, I am one of those who accept that the Feds need to maintain the stronger role, somewhat in the same way that the US Supreme Court has a stronger role than our local and States/Districts courts have. But there are many who want to roll back the powers that the Federal Government has.

These are the people who despise our current government.