Originally Posted by RandyRandy

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.