> The USA recognizes state law as a defends against Federal tyranny.
In this case, the law allows for local tyranny. Just imagine e.g. a 30% sales tax - as long as you live in the city, you have no way of getting around this tax: "If you can't afford to move... well, not my problem"
Are you aware that if you live in a city, you can vote? If a city where to impose 30% sales tax, I can't imagine any supporter on the council or whatever form of local government that city has would last past the next election. People would also be checking local laws for recall elections as well.
ps -- and if you can't be arsed to vote, then don't bitch about the results
In this case, the law allows for local tyranny. Just imagine e.g. a 30% sales tax - as long as you live in the city, you have no way of getting around this tax: "If you can't afford to move... well, not my problem"