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That has nothing to do with the nature of the Union.

"We are all Republicans--we are all Federalists. If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is free to combat it."

Thomas Jefferson March 4, 1801

Walt

That has nothing to do with the nature of the Union.

Yes it does, Walt. It indicates that the union is separable in the event that the inhabitants on one region see their interest in separation. Did you not read the quote or something?

The future inhabitants of the Atlantic & Missipi States will be our sons. We leave them in distinct but bordering establishments. We think we see their happiness in their union, & we wish it. Events may prove it otherwise; and if they see their interest in separation, why should we take side with our Atlantic rather than our Missipi descendants? It is the elder and the younger son differing. God bless them both, & keep them in union, if it be for their good, but separate them, if it be better." - Thomas Jefferson, to John C. Breckinridge, August 12, 1803

That has nothing to do with the nature of the Union.

Jefferson - "If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union ..."

What time do the men in white coats wake you up every morning? Your assertion has got to be the most INSANE comment I ever read. Somewhere a village is missing their idiot.