Whatever Happened to State's Rights?

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As the saying goes, "with rights come responsibilities". The US Constitution reserves all authority not granted the Federal Government by that Constitution to the States and to the People. But the states have the same problem with their rights as most of the people. They want the rights, but not the responsibilities. Every time a state turns to the federal government for "help" that the US Constitution doesn't authorize, the state relinquishes that responsibility... and along with it, the right. Cities and counties do the same thing. Cities have become wards of the state, as states have become wards of the federal government. The only way for states to regain their rights is for them to reclaim the responsibilities that go with it. In other words, quit turning to the federal government every time a disaster hits. Quit demanding federal aid for things like schools, state and county roads, bridges, parks, or welfare programs. Cities, stand on your own two feet for once in your incorporation! But of course, cities and states will continue to suck at the federal teet, as long as We the People insist that our cities and states NEEEEEEEED to.