[Gianni]

The South was not ruled by British law in 1860. If you can point to the law or the relevant portion of the Constitution which was violated in secession, you'll be the first I've ever seen (and one up on Salmon P Chase, as well).

[Non-Sequitur]

The South was not ruled by British law in 1860. If you can point to the law or the relevant portion of the Constitution which was violated in secession, you'll be the first I've ever seen (and one up on Salmon P Chase, as well).

Then why do the supporters of the rebellion insist on claiming that their situation was identical to that of the founders, to the point of calling their actions 'secession' from the British empire? It is nonsense, complete and utter nonsense.