The costs of secession outweigh any benefits.
I don't want to need to show my passport or get a visa to visit my out of state friends and relatives. Many people I know get medical care in neighboring states. During pandemics and other crises these services may become inaccessible.
Where would we get disaster assistance? Foreign aid is seldom as generous as what the USA provides domestically. Definitely a valuable return on my investment of taxes.
Our import/export facilities are insufficient to handle our trade. We would become dependent on foreign countries for port access. We do not have the resources to protect our citizens and assets during unrest or acts of piracy.
I'm sure there are hundreds of pro's and cons but I'll stop with these few.
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