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"The people" includes a lot of people who don't want to separate. If 99% want it I would say OK, maybe. Where does one draw the line? Take a look at how the sep
by njarboe 9y ago
"The people" includes a lot of people who don't want to separate. If 99% want it I would say OK, maybe. Where does one draw the line? Take a look at how the separation of India and Pakistan went if you want to get an idea of how it might go.
- syshum 9y agoHow far do to you extend that? because I highly doubt you can find a single government action, law, policy, or anything where 99% of people agree So then you find that all government is illegitimate? or is your 99% requirement only valid for separation?
- njarboe 9y agoSeparation into a new country is a huge deal. Such a big deal that I don't think any country has a legal mechanism for part of the country to leave. If set up ahead of time maybe 75% or 80% of all eligible voters, would be a good level.
- sbmassey 9y agoCzechia and Slokavia would seem an apter comparison.
- njarboe 9y agoTrue, but a bit more complicated for Spain.