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What about the whole of the country subsidising the more wealthy region by things like brain-drain and leanier taxation? What would happen if California were t
by heavenlyblue 9y ago
What about the whole of the country subsidising the more wealthy region by things like brain-drain and leanier taxation?
What would happen if California were to separate from the US? Who would afford their army? What about billions invested by the whole of US in the industries there?
By your logic I may just reply that "if the people want independence now - then all that matters if I have enough military power to keep them in the saddle". Because the laws are changeable.
- xtreme 9y ago> all that matters if I have enough military power to keep them in the saddle That's pretty much how most declarations of independence have worked historically. But even if you have enough military power, how much blood are you willing to shed if a full blown civil war breaks out? If there are civilian deaths, it's likely that there would be condemnation and support for the separatists from the international community. What matters is how badly people want their independence and how far they are willing to go for it.
- heavenlyblue 9y agoPlease see the parent comment. My opinion here is in regards to "what matters to what happened 1000 years ago? what matters is what they want now!" - by making a point that what happened years ago does indeed have some value.
- mixmastamyk 9y agoRich regions typically subsidize poor areas, not the other way around. Also, industry in Spain is largely private.
- heavenlyblue 9y agoPoor areas are subsidized for a number of reasons, one is to be in control of the area. Give it up and someone else will happily take it: what about deregulated toxic disposal at the state level? what about coca leaf production in deserted areas? arms production with no oversight? Well, here we are.
- dougmany 9y ago> ? What about billions invested by the whole of US in the industries there? I would say they got what they paid for. Satellites and computers have been delivered. Investment paid off.
- heavenlyblue 9y agoSatellites and computers have been delivered. Now get back us all of our specialists and the infrastructure.