Well said. You know your history.
Just some critical bits. I have a fair bit of historical knowledge regarding other parts of history, but in the last few years I have been researching and focusing on the lead up to the civil war.
I never study the battles or military engagements because they do not speak to the principles involved.
I regard the ability to separate from a corrupt DC government as a possible necessity in the future.
Have no affinity for the South or slavery, but this principle that people have a right to leave a corrupt and oppressive government is quite important in my opinion.