Should Texas stay in the United States or should it seek independence?
918868
Some of you may think this is a silly question, but it's really not. There is a trend, especially in Europe, for returning more power to states/provinces. Scotland now has its own government that decides most if not all of their domestic affairs. Catalonia in Spain wants independence. A few years ago Quebec came very close to leaving Canada. The fact of the matter is, culturally, the southern part of the U.S. is just really different then the northeast and western parts of the United States. Take a look of a map showing where the "red" states are and the "blue" states. See a trend? Just think about it; wouldn't a lot of you blue state folks be happier joining Canada in some great big socialist experiment?
571385
Maybe Mexico should sell oil to US and with the \nprofits re invest in the Mexican people. To create an environment where people wish to stay rather than escape. \nPerhaps one could seek out the reason why someone wants to leave their country. Images of this in my mind is of many many years with the border issue. Why does it look like now it is a  crisis when is has been a problem for 40 years.
109289
No. It would go against the idea of relgious freedom. Just because most of the population is christion does not mean it should be recognized. That would be like saying the US is a white Nation.
1092537
im in kansas (pretty mainland) and i think yes it could become a state but it never will\n\nthe people of puerto rico dont want it, so bam it isnt gonna happen\n\nBroc
635486
In a nutshell:  While the United States was fulfilling their belief in Manifest Destiny and expanding westward, arguments arose over whether slavery should be allowed or banned in new territories.  Southern states felt that it was a question of popular sovereignty -- literally that the people should decide.  When the decision was settled by compromises reached in Congress, tempers began to really flare.  Eventually, the southern states chose to secede, citing states' rights issues.
801283
I'm having a hard time following the premise of your question.\n\nYou state..."It was Mexico that made the deal to sell off the southern states."\n\nThis is historically unfounded. The American states of the Deep South (Mississippi, Alabama, etc.) were all a part of the original territories of the United States, formed before Mexico achieved independence.\n\nOther Southern states like Louisianna and Arkansas, etc, were carved from the Louisianna Purchase which was negotiated between the US and France.\n\nThe state of Texas achieved independence as a result of war with Mexico. (Again, Mexico "sold" nothing). And the states of the American Southwest were taken from Mexico during the Mexican-American War. (Mexico didn't "sell" them).\n\nThe only portion "sold" to the US was a tiny sliver of land in southern Arizona, known as the Gadsden Purchase. \n\nThese things being the case -- can you clarify you point, please?
960172
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.
825944
I wasn't aware that the Texans "stole THEIR land illegally".  I thought they fought a war and won and were later admitted to the Union.  Based on your line of reasoning, we stole the 13 colonies from Britain because we fought a war with them and beat them as well.
506119
every country should be independent - watch out though if the good old usa suspect you not thinking their way they will invade your country and lock people up without trial!!\n\nshhh
301748
There have been several "countries" that were first annexed into the United States and then made into states.\n\nThe first was Vermont, which during the Revolution was actually part of New York. Vermont declared its independence and was immediately recognized by the British Governor in Canada.\n\nTexas was of course the Republic of Texas, and after being recognized by Mexico then sought annexation and statehood.\n\nGood call on Hawaii, although this was different from Texas in that the indigenous monarchy was removed by American settlers who then asked for annexation.\n\nCalifornia formed the Bear Republic for a very short time during the Mexican War, then to be annexed.\n\nAn American named Walker attempted to form a coup in Nicauragua before the American Civil War with the idea of asking for annexation as a slave state, but it did not work out.\n\nWest Virginia, after occupation by federal forces in 1861, voted to be detached from Virginia and was admitted as a state in 1863.\n\nI think that is about it.
482823
texas was part of mexico, but mostly americans lived there, and they wanted to break from mexico and form their own country, and possibly join the USA. the texans organized an army and started fighting the mexicans, and one main battle took place at the alamo\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Revolution\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Alamo
717606
No, America should annex Mexico. This could solve a lot of problems.
302110
I saw very little of Texas, when I passed through to return to NYC.  I found the people very polite, but its the Cost of Living that I was most impressed with.  An Economy that moves at a reasonable pace. One that allows its citizens to enjoy the world around them. You have no idea of how fast, and troubled NYC is until you visit a State where the Resource won't be used up before their harvested.  NYC is out of sync with life.  I believe Texas has its problems but they won't kill themselves solving them.
660712
No, you should stay and everybody else as well, but legalized. They are going to stay any way, so why not legalize them.
780306
Yes They should fight for want they want.  They are fighting everyday to come into a country, that they wish was thier country .  They should ALL stand to together a get rid of thier government and elect some that will take care of thier country!\nI wish them all the luck.  It has to be hard to leave thier family members behind, but they need to stay there!.
512910
President Bush is full of...well, you know....  Bush should NOT force Puerto Rico into becoming a State!!!!  It is up to the people of the Associated Free State of Puerto Rico to decide whether they want to become a State or not!!!
271460
Texas is a great state because it has just about everything!  Wanna live by the beach?  You've got the Gulf coast.  Wanna live in beautiful rolling hill country?  Central Texas.  Wanna live the big city life?  Dallas, Houston, San Antonio.  Wanna live amongst woods and trees?  Go to east Texas.  Wanna live in desert area?  West Texas.  Beautiful plains where you can see for MILES?  Up in the good ol' Panhandle.  There is truly something for everyone in Texas.\n\nThe people of Texas are very diverse as well.  For example, the Panhandle is very conservative whereas Austin can be pretty liberal.  Texas pride runs very deep.  It is a place full of rich history and a colorful past.  And yes, Texas History is taught in school.  If I remember correctly, I took it in 4th grade and 7th grade.  (Once in elementary and once in junior high.)  And no.  The vast majority of Texas is NOT racist.  Unfortuantely, there are stereotypes, and some bad apples, just like every other place on earth.\n\nSo no matter your preferences, you're bound to find a place perfect for you in Texas.  :)