That is my question, what state would secede? In the 1850s it was pretty clear to everyone where the dividing line might be if hostilities were to break out. I do not believe a war is coming, but I wonder what is the breaking point. What would be to much for me? Would it be healthcare, amnesty, cap and trade, or something far worse and unspeakable.
I do not believe there is a dividing line, we are all in this together, and need to confront this together. We need to get organized fast though.
A long time ago, states below the Mason Dixon line had laws that the folks up north didn't like. The Blue coats crossed the line and killed people wearing grey coats, and they also burned down farms when they felt like it too. Patriots knew where they stood and they knew what to do (on both sides).
Today, it's harder for a patriot to know what to do.
But I look on the flip side as well: If Texas (for example) were to quietly secede, would the federal government want to send troops into Texas and start shooting people? Yes, the federal government would want that. But with our current 21st century sensibilities, how many people in the 49 remaining states -- and how many people wearing the uniform, who have sworn to uphold the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic -- how many people would REALLY approve of marching into Texas and shooting people?
Our task is a hard one.
But their task is equally hard.
I think secession would work -- and if two separated states (Texas and Virginia?) were to do it, then I think the federal task would be much harder.
For better or worse, our country cannot do Antietam or Gettysburg again. The people won't stand for it. And that makes freedom a little easier to come by, I think.