The states have to stand against the Federal government which uses blackmail and intimidation to get compliance and consensus.
Once the states get their control back from the Federal control we can put our representation back to doing what they are mandated to do -- represent the people of the state and our (state) values. Each state has its uniqueness in culture, its specialty resources and the people who appreciate it for all that it it worth. By uniting the States, we have the strength to accomplish greatness and the power to overcome any adversity. That is America, the people of states, united as a nation -- United States of America.
Getting the State control is the first step in putting the People back in the position of governing of laws as expected; as is written in the Constitution. The checks-and-balances that are built into the system have been hijacked through coercion and it may take protests and standing-down for principles for unpopular (eyes of other states) values -- but if Obama does not want to work with the States, then he can rule the District of Columbia but leave the USA to the people and the States can appoint new representative leadership.
