[central_va]

While not paying taxes to the Fed would save money, yet federal funds make up a greater portion of the state's revenue of Red States, and taking over the costs of what the feds funds would be difficult

You could have stopped right there. The fault with that is thinking that a seceding state, group of states would no longer require its citizens to pay federal taxes. Why would you think that?

[daniel1212]

You could have stopped right there. The fault with that is thinking that a seceding state, group of states would no longer require its citizens to pay federal taxes. Why would you think that?

Taxation without representation? Not wanting to support an immoral corrupt debt-ridden oppressive government? Perhaps you have other reasons for secession, but those would be mine. You are going to have to put some effort into explaining your position if you want some meaningful exchange.