This ebook argues for the legitimacy of secession in the United States, citing historical precedents and philosophical arguments. The author contends that deeply divided moral universes among Americans necessitate a peaceful separation rather than continued conflict. He contrasts the Hobbesian model of a unified, indivisible state with the Althusian model of a federation of independent societies. The text examines historical examples of secessionist movements and explores practical considerations, including debt division and the role of state conventions. Ultimately, it proposes secession as a humane solution to intractable political and social divisions.

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