[WhiskeyPapa]

Clearly no state could be forced to be part of the Union without its express consent. By giving consent to enter the Union, a state is supposed to forever surrender it's ability to withdraw its consent?

You have to remember that the Articles of Confederation were a total failure. Something more pervasive was needed, as George Washington said. The Constitution does have a conflict resolution mechanism; it can be amended.

But you are correct. There is no legal way out of the Union without the consent of the other states.

Walt

[freedomcrusader]

But you are correct. There is no legal way out of the Union without the consent of the other states.

I didn't say that at all