Quote Originally Posted by gnomergon View Post
Each state could also maintain its own military, as it sees fit. same with their own welfare, healthcare, etc.
Current US society would struggle with that, also I question that certain states would be able to govern financially as an independent nation. America works financially because the resources are spread across a country, though disproportionately. Some states simply run by the good graces of the surplus provided by others, and are otherwise a financial loss.