[Who is John Galt?]

There are many authoritative references supporting the right of State secession. I have tried to provide links to many of my personal favorites on my FR homepage (although it’s been some time since I verified the links, and I know that some need to be updated ;>)...

[DiogenesLamp]

The evidence which supports a right to independence for the states is massive. They evidence which opposes it is paltry and of not good quality.

No reasonable person can believe that a nation founded on the principle that people have a right to independence must thereafter prevent people from gaining independence.

It is contradictory to believe such a thing.