Can't remember where I read or heard this, but supposedly Jefferson Davis summed up his experiencs 1861-65 with: "Secession isn't illegal, it is merely impractical."

What a classic understatement! That's like the little girl in the Donner Party who wrote in her diary about what she learned from the experience: "Move along as fast as you can and don't take no cut-offs."

Wisdom is dearly purchased.

I think the whole legality issue is just a dodge. You're part of this family whether you like it or not. Try to split to another town, we'll hunt you out to give you hugs. We just cain't abide without yall.

Better suck it up and get use to it! Merry Christmas!