I just love this kind of thinking...STATES RIGHTS.... IMHO the best thing that has happened in the last 50 years was the break up of the Soviet Union. Perhaps, just perhaps, this is one of those perfect storms when a combination of economic collaspe and the recognition of the right of self determination could lead to a peaceful breakup of the US. As I understand it States on both ends of the political spectrum (Vermont and Texas) have Separatists Movements. Everyone would benefit, the whole world would benefit. The cultural and value differences between the Red and Blue States is a bridge too far. I the more Iearn about the Civil War the more I am convinced that it was a tragic mistake and we have all suffered as a result of a hopeless attempt to preserve the Union. I know people say Texas is not big enough for a country and to big for an asylum but I believe they are wrong on both counts. Come Texas, show us the way !!!
