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Originally Posted by _Richard_
i was under the impression only two states are allowed secession rights, and the rest absolutely not.
The article you linked involves that, but doesn't specifically states it. just that it would need congressional approval.
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You know, I used the word "secede" incorrectly when applied to the situation in Colorado. They are trying to break off 6 counties from the State of Colorado and form the 51st State, North Colorado. This is different from say, Texas saying they are seceding from the US and becoming a sovereign country. Though there is nothing in the Constitution regarding secession, the Supreme Court has always opined that it can't be done - at least in the little research that I have done.
But that's what I could see happening in the future - people breaking off and starting another State that reflects the social mores of its citizens. It wouldn't take much - statewide governmental bankruptcy, violent conflict. That's why I think the vote on North Colorado will be interesting, even though realistically it doesn't have much of a chance. Not in 2013, anyway.