We, the American people, cannot allow a sovereign nation on this continent that is a potential adversary. If half the things we are now learning about Chinese penetration of all levels of our society is true,we cannot allow such a state to co-exist on this continent.
Edit: I'm not arguing we cant, I'm saying we shouldnt because we can't allow a chicomm ally on the mainland.
1869 SC case ruled Texas had no right to secede which was more of a practical decision than a legal one. The chances of a court ruling after a bloody civil war Texas had the right to leave would have meant the martyred Lincoln waged an illegal war and unnecessarily caused 600,000 dead Americans.