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Originally Posted by smooth
That is, I fully support and wish California would break from the union right now..
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Well, prior to the Civil War you could if your state legislature voted to. Just like the Southern states.
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Do I think we should do it with arms? well, if we did, I would certainly be a traitor to the US.
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If you had to protect yourself from attack, I think the other side would be more like the traitors for violating your right to secede. Just like the Southern states.
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Originally Posted by smooth
But I might be proud of that label. of course, if we lost I shouldn't be surprised if everyone else in the nation took exception to me being proud about it. Likewise if I went on vacation in New York (assuming we were successful in breaking away) and bragged about my honorable actions for my new nation. I think common sense for myself anyway would lead me to realize such a boast would not be polite or prudent.
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I write this half in jest, but I bet many New Yorkers would admire your courage and many would use your example to plan on seceding from the red states.