BS. By being in the union, they've agreed to uphold federal laws, which apply equally to all the states. They're proposing a tax revolt, merely because some in that state have decided they don't want to uphold and abide by certain federal laws - mainly those having to do with harboring illegal aliens.
If they don't like those particular federal laws, then why haven't they attempted to get them changed through the legal process every state (including them) has agreed to? They have representatives in a duly convened Congress at the federal level. That's where they're supposed to push for change - as they agreed to, when they entered the federal union.
Essentially, they're saying, "We're not going to allow enforcement of federal immigration laws in our state, and if you withhold federal funds to compel our compliance, we'll just stop sending money to Washington." That's breaking two federal laws in one fell swoop.
Of course, they can file articles of secession, and try to break their political bonds with the United States. Until they've completed that process, they're still subject to the laws of the United States, and the federal government has every right to seek their compliance using every tool within their legal and constitutional jurisdiction.
Don't lose sight of what these numbskulls are proposing. It's not some noble rebellion against an overreaching, tyrannical government. It's not about resisting overly high taxation. It's about defying the current President and federal immigration law - nothing more.
“Don’t lose sight of what these numbskulls are proposing. It’s not some noble rebellion against an overreaching, tyrannical government. It’s not about resisting overly high taxation. It’s about defying the current President and federal immigration law - nothing more. “
I don’t necessarily disagree with anything you’ve said.
And don’t worry, I’m under no illusions of who these people are nor their motivations.
Obviously there’ll be no secession, nor will they ever stop paying taxes.
All I’m saying is, it’s an opportunity. Utilize this for OUR political movement.
Agree with them on withholding taxes to the fedgov.
See what happens!