Preemption has expanded with support from the American Legislative Exchange Council, an organization of state legislators and right-leaning advocacy groups that describes itself as “dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism.” It has a distinct take on why such effort is necessary.

“Over the past decade, activists have often targeted local governments to push big-government policies that would not survive in state capitols,” said Lee Schalk, the council’s vice president of policy. “As a result, state lawmakers have found themselves in the precarious position of passing preemption laws to get a handle on intrusive government at the local level.”

I wonder how long it would take a blood vessel in their heads to pop if we switched out a few words…

“Over the past decade, activists have often targeted local state governments to push big-government policies that would not survive in state capitols Washington DC,” said Lee Schalk, the council’s vice president of policy. “As a result, state Congressional lawmakers have found themselves in the precarious position of passing preemption laws to get a handle on intrusive government at the local state level.”

Fucking hypocrites.