They didn't change the law - they seceeded - exactly like several southern states attempted to do in 1861 - only the "revolution" attempted by the south in 1861 failed. History rewritten by the victors.
They changed the laws they were under by seceeding and thats the whole just of the term declaration of independance.
Did Jesus ever break a law?
let me point this out:
I don't have a problem with anyone going and taking water or whatever to Terri and getting arrested. You want to do that with your churchs name on your back, fine. but don't go saying Jesus told you to, or it's righteous, or that you are doing God's work....or whatever.
Jesus of Nazareth never, ever violated a law. Ever. In fact, He even stated he came to fulfill the law. Never did he break a law in performing a miracle. He never did. "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." What does that mean if Caesar says "no water for Terri"?