Don't worry, we'll be okay... really...
Let’s see - this is the second time that a New England state has “seriously” discussed succeeding from the Union. The first time was during the War of 1812 - something about their pocketbooks being hurt by the British blockade.
I wonder if this large (?) group of five-year olds (that is what they are behaving like) really understand what is going on? Yes - they would have their own way. But how many intellectuals could afford to remain? If (once?) succession occurs every resident in Vermont becomes an alien to the rest of us (well, officially becomes an alien to the rest of us). This means border crossings, passports, inspections of private connivances, international trade negotiations, tariffs and similar protectionism on all exports to Vermont as well as all imports. And the list goes on and on. In a short time all capital (physical as well as intellectual) would flee Vermont because they couldn’t afford to live there and that is before the “Free State of Vermont“ begins massive collectivization of private property because that is the only way to “pay“ for their new found freedoms. For partial proof of this statement see the Bay area of California.
Like most five-year olds, those who are running their mouths are incapable of thinking their statements through to the logical ends. All they see is the immediate fulfillment of their immediate need - everything else comes much later and is left for an adult (Mommy) to solve. The problem with this group is Mommy is only six years old herself.