If Texas gains its independence won’t the U.S. invade?


January 28, 2014

Maybe. That’s up to the Federal Government. But we suggest that the Federal Government think long and hard about the ramifications of such an action.

First, Texas independence will be gained through a recognized, legally-obtained, popular vote of the people. This process has been recognized by the United States Federal Government world-wide for over 60 years and was, most recently, given to the people of Puerto Rico. Any attempt to interfere with or violently suppress this referendum strips the Federal Government of any moral authority on the issue and places them on par with Saddam Hussein, the Taliban, Communist China and a whole string of autocratic, dictatorial regimes throughout history which would serve to completely destroy the Union and finally end the pretense of a Constitutional Republic.

Next, there is a doubt whether the Federal Government can gain enough support within the military to carry out the invasion or suppression of any state that chooses independence. A 2009 poll showed that nearly half of active duty troops support the right of any state to leave the Union. There is every indication that this percentage is significantly higher now. Military personnel will be faced with the unfortunate choice of having to support the rights of the people or a policy of aggression.

Finally, the possible reaction of other states to such an action is an important factor in this decision. When Texans decide on independence, other states will line up to support the decision. A military invasion of Texas risks pushing the supporting states into outright declaring independence and could be the deciding factor in states that are undecided about the action. This would rapidly fracture what’s left of the Union and would make prosecuting any further military action virtually impossible.

If Texas gains its independence won't the U.S. invade?

Maybe. That’s up to the Federal Government. But we suggest that the Federal Government think long and hard about the ramifications of such an action. 

First, Texas independence will be gained through a recognized, legally-obtained, popular vote of the people. This process has been recognized by the United States Federal Government world-wide for over 60 years and was, most recently, given to the people of Puerto Rico. Any attempt to interfere with or violently suppress this referendum strips the Federal Government of any moral authority on the issue and places them on par with Saddam Hussein, the Taliban, Communist China and a whole string of autocratic, dictatorial regimes throughout history which would serve to completely destroy the Union and finally end the pretense of a Constitutional Republic. 

Next, there is a doubt whether the Federal Government can gain enough support within the military to carry out the invasion or suppression of any state that chooses independence. A 2009 poll showed that nearly half of active duty troops support the right of any state to leave the Union. There is every indication that this percentage is significantly higher now. Military personnel will be faced with the unfortunate choice of having to support the rights of the people or a policy of aggression.

Finally, the possible reaction of other states to such an action is an important factor in this decision. When Texans decide on independence, other states will line up to support the decision. A military invasion of Texas risks pushing the supporting states into outright declaring independence and could be the deciding factor in states that are undecided about the action. This would rapidly fracture what’s left of the Union and would make prosecuting any further military action virtually impossible.

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