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Would 50% of the population of the United States fit in Texas? I know they could physically fit, but would there be enough resources? water? food? jobs?

Supposedly the whole world's population would fit into Texas. Or at least people were saying that 30 years ago. Which is fine -- more room for the rest of us.

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1 - “If we did secede, you can count on one thing: the border with Mexico would be secured pretty darned fast. “

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Great idea, but let us consider and act - why do we have to wait until we succeed to do this now. We Texans can secure our Texas border with Mexico, and to hell with the Federal border with Mexico.

Then we could tax all entries into Texas, with illegal entrants being taxed most highly before they are sent back across the Texas border.