Is the U.S. government seriously considering relocating the state of South Dakota?

Despite how absurd it sounds, currently, there is a bill before congress to relocate South Dakota. It is based solely on massive cost cuts suggested by President Obama.

Few people outside of South Dakota appreciate the contributions it has made, and what it is capable of offering in the future. Probably the most interesting thing about South Dakota is the way its county borders are arranged. Look at any detailed map of the state, that shows the counties, and you will easily see that there is virtually no wasted space between adjacent counties.

Much of what South Dakota offers the rest of the world is hidden from view. For instance, the entire sewer system of Rapid City is fed west through a series of underground caves, and empties into Yellowstone National Park. If it weren't for this engineering marvel, there would be no Old Faithful, bubbling mud pits, or water for campers.

In agriculture, South Dakota Master Gardener Toby Olsen is credited with developing the popular boneless variety of cabbage that we all enjoy today. South Dakota, famous for it's Bolivian cheeses also produces several types of toast, as well as the only buffalo in the world known to have been raised by a family of prairie dogs.

Like an iceberg, much of South Dakota's landmass lies beneath the surface. The land is rich with minerals, and dirt and sand. The sand is needed every year by the people up in Fargo (that's in North Dakota) for flood control as well as playgrounds and litter boxes. Last year alone, more than $3,500 worth of sand was exported to North Dakota, and a portion of that money found its way into the US economy.

To relocate South Dakota would require more trucks than are currently registered in the entire state, and where would the vast prairie state even fit comfortably? Some members of congress have suggested it be auctioned off on ebay, but I see serious problems with that, especially figuring shipping costs to foreign countries. Do we really want some country like Holland in charge of parking and consessions at Mount Rushmore?

I say, leave South Dakota where it is, and if we truly need to cut our budget, may I suggest we simply give North Dakota to the Canadians.