[Non-Sequitur]

You insert unwritten restrictions into the Constitution, and I don't.

No, I recognize implied restrictions and you don't. I believe that both sides of the secession issue have rights that need to be respected and you don't. But you're right, we'll never convince the other.

[stand watie]

there are NO "implied restrictions" on the STATES in the Constitution. only restrictions on the FEDERAL govt.

the founders of this republic FEARED centralized control from Philadelphia/Washington WITH REASON.

some of the most beautiful words in the Constitution are: "Congress shall make NO law"!

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