[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.

[Q-ManRN]

Thank you. The issue is what happens when the Federal government is not acting within the limits of the law. The American Revolution was fought by men and women that understood that England was not acting lawfully.

[Scoutmaster]

The headline says "There is no proof we can't do it."

There wasn't any law specifically saying the colonies couldn't secede. There is a specific law saying that states can't do it. That's the proof Texas can't do it.

Texas may, however, break the law, but there's proof Texas can't legally secede.

BTW, upon an attempted secession, I'll be somewhere along the Balcones Escarpment yelling "Come and Take it!"

[Windflier]

Was it "legal" for the colonies to "secede" from England? When the time comes, we won't be looking for permission, cobber.

Thank you for saving me the trouble of stating the obvious, gunner.

Any people have the God given right to dissolve the political bands with a larger union if membership in that union proves detrimental to their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.