Each of the unfortunate changes in the American system which happened in 1913 would have resulted in some problems probably more manageable each on their own.
No longer do we seem to be a country of united states, but rather a country of individuals living in different states with less sovereignty each time a new bill is passed.
It almost doesn't matter what the topic is, the argument may already be lost. We've already established there is little national virtue left. We're now just talking about the price.