[Non-Sequitur]

I understand that. There are decisions made which have had me scratching my head as well. But when it comes to what is Constitutional and what is not then the opinions of the Justices are the only opinions that carry any legal weight. You and 4CJ and I can argue the why's and the wherefore's all we want but the fact of the matter is that unilateral secession as practiced by the southern states has been ruled unconstitutional.

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Reluctantly I have to agree since the Supreme Court is the supreme arbiter of what the Constitution says.  Too bad that they've abused this position from time to time.