• SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today
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    2 days ago

    Given that it is a part of our mainland continent, I would be less enthusiastic than if, say, Hawaii or Alaska wanted to secede.

    Nonetheless, self-determination is a solidly American value. If an overwhelming majority of Californians wanted to leave the union, then in general I believe the rest of the country should let them. Otherwise we are forcing them to be subject to a national government they don’t want.

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        2 hours ago

        I doubt it very much also. But I am saying in concept, if the vast majority of the people in one place don’t want to be a part of the country they are part of, in general they should be allowed to leave.