As a retired veteran, I have been all over the world and seen many things to include many different cultures. Ours is, by far, is not the strictest and not even close to the most relaxed. Within our country, the laws per state vary to such an extent that you can view a fully nude woman, cross the state line a few miles away and the women there are wearing more than what is on the beach right outside the door.  I believe that federal lawmakers have the right idea to let the communities debate what they want there. However, elected officials are tasked with ensuring the people are heard. Once heard, the people’s voice must be acted upon. Empowering a body to make decisions for United States citizens that have not been put in that leadership role by the people is NOT a republic. It’s a dictatorship. This is a very slippery road. Our elected officials MUST act and ensure that we, the people, have the right to choose. Removing that freedom is un-American and unconstitutional. Vote NO!