he states entered the union voluntarily. Theres no reason they shouldnt be able to leave voluntarily.
Not exactly true. States that were once territories have no right to secede. Territories were bought and paid for by the federal government and as such are owned lock stock and barrel by the federal government.>>>> ok states maybe but all free peple in a geographical place can and will in the future.
Kosovo really set a new precedent and that precedent seems to be that if the peoples of a region wish to separate from their country and become a new country they can. With continued open borders and mass illegal immigration we can expect our southwest to disintegrate some time this century.