Re: Re: Vermont...secede

> Since this has been discussed before, let me ask...
>
> Do any of you think this is even reasonably possible? Can a country of
> 500k survive (with something comparable to our current standard of living)
> without a stellar export? Is there any reason that seceding would mean
> major changes in commerce between us and the rest of the USA?
>

I just don't think it could happen. What would make the secession of VT
different than the civil war? (besides the aforementioned
if-we-don't-like-it-we're-leaving secession clause in the original treaty)

> I see the act of secession as more of a "setting an example" kind of
> thing. Personally, I would be proud rejoin the union once things changed.
> We've set this example once before with NY and NH...
>
> I'll check out that website... thanks Nick =)
np


nick
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