Do you think the states of \nWA OR CA MN WI IL MI PA NY MD DE NJ CT RI MA VT NH ME \nshould secede from the union?
138873
It would be fun to watch the blue prosper while the red suffered horribly at the hands of the republicans.  We'd have to close our borders to them, they'd be arriving in droves once they realized their mistakes.
336794
I really don't have an answer to your question, but I think we could go along way toward world peace by disbanding the military and just building a purely defensive force. We could protect our borders better if we concentrated our resources on protection of our own country. Things like happened on 9/11 would not be able to happen. I also think that the money saved would be better spent on the American people in need. Health care being one of my biggest issues. That being said there are to many greedy repuglicans in this country to ever happen, but it is my dream world.
87223
Michigan sux.  End of story.\n\nLOL no I don't really think that.  There are cool things there, you just wanna get out of the house.  Find a state that is fun (I recommend Nevada; Vegas baby!) and stay there a bit, get to know the people.  Have fun!
359353
No, if anything we should give the individual states more power to govern themselves. The federal governmnet already has too much power over the states as it is.
556496
Actually, virtually every immigrant to the US, from the original settlers on, LEFT their country because they didn't like it.  To say this country was founded on a belief contrary to "Love it or Leave it" is completely inaccurate.\n\nPersonally, I think the incessant whining about the country, it's government, and it's world policies is inane and ponderous.  It begs the question of why don't these people have the balls to go somewhere else like every other immigrant into this country has done.\n\nThe answer is obvious.  These malcontents don't have the courage, skill, fortitude, or foresight to seek out, much less actually relocate to a place which would make them happier.  They are resolved to simply stay here and b*tch simply because they lack those attributes.\n\nIn answer to your additional comment directed at me- \n\nActually - a significant number of our "founding fathers", including the entire state of New York, were willing to appease England.  In another example, as late as 1780, the entire opposition during the battle of Kings Mountain were Americans with the exception of 1 British officer.  \n\nIn the long eye of history, all of these people have simply riden on the coat tales of those who were willing to fight for liberty.  \n\nMany of the comments of the left today would be considered examples of nothing but cowardice at best and teasonous by many of our true founding fathers.
604453
All you have to do is study the Civil War... and to see which US States were Union States and which states were Rebel States.  As to %, there is no figures to answer your question... as to the intentions of individuals... that is impossible to answer at this late date...
82100
That's a good question.  I don't think Puerto Rico should become a state; most Puerto Ricans agree with me.  The average per capita yearly income in Puerto Rico is about half that of the US national average.  I'm not an expert, but I do know that different tax, wage, environmental, and various federal laws apply to Puerto Rico that are not uniform with those in the 50 states; integrating the island into the US law system would be difficult.\nA higher percentage of Puerto Ricans have served in the US military than almost any other minority ethnic group.  Puerto Ricans have fought valiantly in all of America's wars since PR became part of the US.  Their loyalty is unquestionable.\nI'd like to see a study that shows how much Puerto Rico's economy benefits the rest of the US, versus how much money we lose each year because Puerto Ricans do not pay federal income tax.  I'd bet we don't lose much, if any.\nPuerto Ricans have been given the chance to change their island's legal status, but they have freely voted time and again to maintain the status quo.  I'm fine with that.
249918
No, I don't think Canada should become part of the US, because we are so unique and we have our own currency and health insurance. But maybe the US should accept Mexico as part of their country! For Gwenhwyvar, Canada does not have states, we have provinces,and we accept Quebec and their language as part of our country, unlike Americans not accepting Mexico and spanish as their second language!!
103139
Why in the world would you want to come to the states?\n\nMaybe we could just swap citizenship, I'll take your place and you take mine?
620973
I will stand right beside you!  There won't be true peace in this country until we have the conviction to stand up and defend ourselves.  It will unite this country, and it won't be a passing feeling of unity either.  You don't know what you got 'til it's gone.  We are losing our country and by the time we stand and say NO MORE and do something about it, we will have come so close to losing it that when we take it back, UNITED WE WILL STAND AGAIN!!!
377104
Did`nt they turn down the chance of their own state a few years back, because they would`nt accept less than the whole country? Or am I getting it wrong?
310573
At some point in the future there should certainly be a referendum on the subject. I'm not altogether sure that independence would be a good thing. Small states tend to get picked on by bully boys. You know who I mean.
240618
All of the above. And all of California (for obvious reasons), Massachusetts and Rhode Island (based on their penchant for electing and reelecting Kennedys.)\n\nAh, f*ck it. That would pretty much eliminate all the blue states.
426787
the united states is a police state.  the only option out is to move to another country.  while you are on united states soil the government can abuse you any way they see fit.  welcome to the land of the free.
610614
I would just as soon leave if I had a good reason to do so.\n\nThere are better places to live but most of them do not allow bums to become resident or citizens.\n\nMy primary complaint is being associated with a gang of ignorant bigots who value superstition, bigotry & ignorance more than advancement, tolerance & enlightenment.\n\nNeither major political party represents me or my interests, they are equally corrupt and there is little anyone can do about it because they both cater to the extremists. And the middle divides, which leaves the extremists in control. \n\nAmerica is a nation in decline and the extremists are steadily drilling holes in her hull while she sinks.
535664
The only state with a legal right to secede is Texas and that was part of the deal when it joined the union right after the civil war. Any other states would be in essence creating another civil war if they tried. Texas would have problems trying but has the legal option where none of the rest do.
190480
It's so hard to decide. I think I'd eliminate Oklahoma, it really seems to have nothing to offer, but I guess not eliminate since a lot of Native Americans live ther, but maybe give it to them if that's allowed in this answer? Haha. \n\nMy dad would always tell me this joke: \nWhy do birds fly upside down over Oklahoma? \n--Because there's nothing worth sh*ting on!\n\nMan, Texas rocks. But I'd like for it to stay part of the US. Individually we would just constantly pick the worst worst leaders (haha although we do that anyway, sorry guys! At least Tom Delay's not going back in haha)\n\nHaha, man you guys haven't been to or known people from the right parts of Texas (ie: Panhandle and west Texan people seem to be more conservative and rude, people from the big cities are awesome). Native Texans- ie: the stubborn ones that would probably never leave to go live in an 'inferior' state (haha), are some of the nicest people. I had a friend move up to NY for school and she just shudders at all the rudeness she's faced there. Nevertheless there are tons of liberals here. I'm one, even an atheist too in the buckel of the Bible belt, and there's a huge gay population in many of the major cities and college towns (which usually lends itself to being quite liberal areas). It's hard to get past the screaming republiconservatives from round here, but there are some awesome people born and bred from right here.