So do you agree or disagree with Lincoln here? Do people have the right to self government or not?
The secession of a state from the Union depends on the will of the people of such state
This is the main point, a theme taken directly from the Declaration of Independence. The part about the legislatures adding this to their constitutions is something he is strongly recommending (because he believes, as you see, that this right will be abused). Their is no law anywhere saying that such is a requirement to leave.
Lincoln was speaking of the right to rebellion. You have the right to try. You don't have a right to win.
This is the main point, a theme taken directly from the Declaration of Independence. The part about the legislatures adding this to their constitutions is something he is strongly recommending (because he believes, as you see, that this right will be abused). Their is no law anywhere saying that such is a requirement to leave.
Rawle is not suggesting anything. He is stating legal fact as he sees it.