Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
So what if it violates state law. The legislature passes laws all of the time that violate not just the law, but the constitution. So if Danville wants to go after abortion clinics opening up in their jurisdiction, in violation of state law, I say go for it. That’s what democracy is. Local government doing what is right.