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The Washington Post By John Forster Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) deserves praise for his active support of voting rights for District of Columbia residents. However, I disagree with his characterization that reunion with Maryland ["Right Goal, Right Means," Close to Home, Dec 12th] would "destroy the unique political, social and cultural life of the city." Far from wrecking Washington as Davis implies, this solution solves many of our problems and preserves our strengths. As a unique home-rule city in Maryland, District residents would gain new representation by two US senators, a member of Congress, a governor, and potentially four state senators and twelve state delegates. While preserving our existing borders and neighborhoods, reunion would empower our local elected officials with real home-rule authority and accountability. As a part of Maryland, our taxes would decrease and our city services would likely improve over time. Reunion with Maryland would maintain our proud history and unique status as the nation's capital city while changing our "unique political life" as the only Americans subject to taxation without representation. John Forster
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