[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

None of which changes the fact that any Individual may, at any time, freely Secede from his Government for any reason whatsoever -- or even for no reason at all (I have the Right to renounce my United States citizenship at any time, if I so desire). ~~ So long as you go about it legally, yes.

"Legally", Shmegally. The question is whether or not an Individual has a Natural Right to Renounce his Citizenship.

Do you believe that an Individual has a Natural Right to Renounce his Citizenship?

Put another way, do you believe that Rights are granted by God directly to Individuals, or do you believe that Rights are mere "legal" privileges we enjoy at the convenience of the Government?

Answer that, and we can move on to the secondary issues you raise. But answer that first.

[Non-Sequitur]

"Legally", Shmegally."

Thus summing up the Southron viewpoint on the Constitution very nicely.

Answer that, and we can move on to the secondary issues you raise. But answer that first.

I did, in message 862. Didn't you read it?