well, sure... conflicts will arise to be handled.
I'm not sure how "consent of the governed" can be strengthened , or even said to be respected, with the position of " you are not allowed ot leave, we will kill you if you try, no matter what you reason are".
I mean, really.. can anyone even pretend to support self-determination when there entire argument consists of denying it when it is sought?
sure we can.. we do it all the time.
we haven't become a near welfare/police state by paying attention to history, that's for goddman sure.
no argument here... well, except for the notion that Statehood is greatly respected.... it's perfectly obvious it's not.
factions today have very good cause not to come together with other factions to enact social change...there will be no kumbayah monuments in our future.. not with the vast ideological divides within our borders.
I mean ,really, one of the major factions is actively marching us towards a one government welfare state where the people are mere subjects to the crown.. the other, a police state where it's citizens are mere cattle to be controlled in all aspects..
no major faction in this country has the desire or ability to " live and let be":.. not... one.
and this is further proof Statehood is utterly disrespected.
but yes.. it is a risky ploy... History is replete with risky ploys geared towards benefiting those whom take he helm.
this nation of ours was born from the very principles folks in here vehemently oppose.... hell, it seems , by the poll, that we are split roughly in half... with one half being loyalists to the crown.
well, yes.. it is a drastic measure.. and not one I would consent to at this time.
I don't see how exercising self determination can be seen as damaging self-determination... additionally, I don't feel a change of political blocs should inherently harm any relationship between the many governments, or the people.
it seems to me that those most opposed to even the idea of secession are getting pissy because they would lose control over the people of a state trying to secede... which ,oddly enough, is a pretty good reason for the people of said state to bail out.