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[–] SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] demonsword@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I really, really doubt it would be as peaceful as you say it would be