[Scoutmaster]

As someone who had three generations of ancestors living in Texas in 1836, I sympathize with you. However, the proof we can't secede from the federal government is Texas v. White, 74 U.S. 700 (1869).

[humblegunner]

However, the proof we can't secede

According to some law?

Was it "legal" for the colonies to "secede" from England?

When the time comes, we won't be looking for permission, cobber.