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To be clear, my comment below is about separatism in first world nations. If a region is attempting to separate from an oppressive regime, I 100% agree they sho

To be clear, my comment below is about separatism in first world nations. If a region is attempting to separate from an oppressive regime, I 100% agree they should. Generally I tend to support the idea of folks being in control of their own destiny, but I can see why a larger government would not want to allow it. The smaller local government only needs to worry about what is best for itself, while the larger government must think about the nation as a whole. Looking at California, or New York. If the two decided to separate from the United States, what would be the economic impact to the remaining states in the nation? I’m no economist, but it doesn’t seem good. I imagine this is also true for regions or areas that have strong natural advantages as well. Such as ports which offer military and trade benefits. I can see both sides. I can feel for folks that want to separate, but also can see why they would not be allowed.

enriquto 7y ago
> To be clear, my comment below is about separatism in first world nations. If a region is attempting to separate from an oppressive regime,... In that case, we are talking about a first world state that is also an oppressive regime (jails political opponents, has paramilitary grops, engages in state terrorism against its own people, etc.) What happens, then? Do you demote spain as third world (I would totally agreee with that) so you that you can still support the people who want to escape?
- Oletros 7y ago
  > In that case, we are talking about a first world state that is also an oppressive regime Are you talking about Spain? Because if you're, youre' compeltely wrong
  - enriquto 7y ago
    Yes, I am. I have lived more than 30 years under the illegitimate spanish occupation and I know what I'm talking about. Now, being an expat, I still follow the events closely, because a large part of my family is still there.
    - Oletros 7y ago
      > under the illegitimate spanish occupation My God, people can really believe

enriquto 7y ago

> To be clear, my comment below is about separatism in first world nations. If a region is attempting to separate from an oppressive regime,... In that case, we are talking about a first world state that is also an oppressive regime (jails political opponents, has paramilitary grops, engages in state terrorism against its own people, etc.) What happens, then? Do you demote spain as third world (I would totally agreee with that) so you that you can still support the people who want to escape?

Oletros 7y ago
> In that case, we are talking about a first world state that is also an oppressive regime Are you talking about Spain? Because if you're, youre' compeltely wrong
- enriquto 7y ago
  Yes, I am. I have lived more than 30 years under the illegitimate spanish occupation and I know what I'm talking about. Now, being an expat, I still follow the events closely, because a large part of my family is still there.
  - Oletros 7y ago
    > under the illegitimate spanish occupation My God, people can really believe