[smug]

it became impossible to remain “neutral,” although Kentucky made a less than successful attempt to do so.

The fact Kentucky declared neutrality, suggest that they considered themselves to be a sovereign state.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

The fact Kentucky declared neutrality, suggest that they considered themselves to be a sovereign state.

The fact that it was the confederate army that violated neutrality suggests that they didn't much care what Kentucky thought about its sovereignty.