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Quote by: Nono  Question: Is there any provision in the US constitution expressly banning secession? If not, it's hard to see what, in principle, could prevent it. |
To my knowledge there is no law saying that a state may not disassociate itself with the USA.
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Quote by: Nono So Hawaiians would have to decide that they really want it, and then show great perseverance. And even then, it hardly seems possible. |
It seems impossible because the US is IN FACT a global hegemon that has siezed and held a nation 2400 miles away from its closest mainland shores. (For over one hundred years) And the US has a powerful military and an attitude that it has never done anything wrong. Not to mention that a previous group of states seeking a different national course was beaten to a pulp militarily in order to "Preserve the Union". Well, I don't care about any "Union." It makes no difference to me if the USA falls apart entirely. (Not that I am predicting such)
But in the event that Hawaii becomes a sovereign nation again, I would anticipate a friendship and an alliance with the US. (Unless a military conflict is required to break free.) There are many caucasian people who would likely choose to remain as citizens of a sovereign Hawaii, and many mixed-race families.