[Non-Sequitur]

I agree that both sides were acting in the belief that their side was correct. And I don't say that the issue was settled by the war. The question was settled in 1869 when the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Texas v. White which said that unilateral secession as praciced by the southern states was illegal. And until the Constitution is amended or the decision is overturned it will remain illegal. And people like TexConfederate1861 who claim otherwise are simply wrong.

[Snuffington]

The question was settled in 1869 when the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Texas v. White which said that unilateral secession as praciced by the southern states was illegal.

It won't be a convincing argument to those who believe that court has no authority over them, because their state does not belong to that government. As a matter of law, you are of course correct. But as a matter of debate, this is an endlessly circular argument.

I realize you were only responding to the existing argument with the counter position. I'm just pointing out that the argument isn't going to sway anyone on the opposing side, since the premises are not common.

[TexConfederate1861]

Well....if what the Supreme Court says is correct, I suppose you agree with the "Dred Scott" Decision....?

I would like you to tell our African-American brothers that they are "property"....HA! (you won't be around long if you do!)