[Nowhere Man]

I forgot the Second Amendment, but let’s just say that military-style training is required in High School, along with some military or civilian service. We should use Israel as our role-model here...as we may not have many friends.

Normally I'm a bit of a libertarian, I don't believe in forced national or military service although training in school is OK, one thing I did admire about the USSR is their DOSAAF program in schools where the military was involved in teaching children such skills. I do see your point where Texas might have to do what you said because of Mexico and a hostile U.S. unless the States around Texas break off and form a friendly Neo-Confederacy.

[BobL]

Yea - I do think it will be a lonely world. There will be a very hostile US, but I trust the liberals up there to make sure that they never become a military threat. To the south, it could get ugly...we need to be strong, and may need to project our strength to protect our interests.