The British exit vote of the European Union will surely inspire the state of Texas to consider secession from the United States. Texas is unique, in that it was a nation-state prior to entering the union.
Critics will tie a succession movement to racism and Donald Trump. However, the reasons for succession go well beyond the mainstream media's interpretation of secessionist thinking. Texas is the 10th largest economy in the world if they left the union. They have the resources to be an independent nation. The movement would primarily be economic and benefit the citizens of the state.
Another reason for secession would be Texas has a conservative spirit of minimal government. The United States has increased the involvement of government in personal decision making. This is not a part of the spirit of conservative thinking. Secession would appeal to Texans as the see less government as an attractive reason to leave the union.
Texas is geographically in a good position to secede. Most states are landlocked. Texas has excellent ports for trade, and borders Mexico, one of our largest trading partners. Texas also has Oil, Wind and Solar to be self-sufficient as a nation. Texas would also be able to solve problems quicker with a smaller bureaucracy, which could be appealing to it's neighbors to relocate.
Whether Texas secedes or not, it is important to realize that as a state, secessionist thinking has many benefits for the people of Texas. It is not born from racist thoughts. It is born from self-interests of the citizens that live and work in Texas.
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