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Actually I think secession would stand a far better chance today than in did in the 1860’s because of mass media. The picture of the feds “sending in the tanks” and bodies in the streets could not be kept from public view (even during the Arab uprising the dictators who controlled everything couldn't stop it). The public backlash and international condemnation (heck a lot of countries wouldn't care but they would condemn anyway just because they hate the US government and want to give it a black eye every chance they get).

So you're assuming that it's one lone guy or a few protestors against federal tanks? What if the first pictures are of armed mobs in the streets killing each other, or militia or paramilitary groups seizing federal buildings or stringing up dissenters?

Besides assuming that the federal government would be the ones to initiate the use of force, you may also be assuming that the military hasn't learned anything in 50 or 150 years -- that they'd go in with tanks against protestors or mobs, rather than use other tactics and technologies.

There can be all kinds of views on this...maybe there would be killings, maybe not.

What we know for sure is that unalienable rights will not defend themselves...that’s just a fact.

The fundamental question is whether or not we have the fortitude, convictions and courage of the Founders. That’s the question. They had the same fears...as did the secessionists in 1860.

Further, there need not be 100% support in a State to move to secession...just a very vocal minority back up a State Legislature.

Then we see what happens and so will the rest of the world see it this time as well. There was no internet in 1860 and not broadcast media either. Every secession movement throughout history is different. This one will be as well.