Can I...

Can I secede from the Union? I’m serious. Is it in the Constitution? And would I need alot of money to do this? Or, would I just have to put a fence around my house, put up some crazy flag from my roof, and declare myself a seperate nation?

Thanks

Cecil Adams on Starting One’s Own country

Aren’t you supposed to say “May I…?” Or is that one of the reasons why you wish to secede? The constitution does not have provisions for individuals to express this much individuality.

From what I’ve observed this past few years you can/may do pretty much whatever you please but:

  1. Keep the children in USA schools
  2. Don’t buy weapons
  3. Don’t molest or marry anyone under 18 years of age
  4. Allow US social workers in your country any time they ask
  5. Don’t go shopping alone
  6. Don’t store things that explode inside the house
  7. Avoid Koolaide and stricknine
  8. Never believe anything anyone says about getting a ride on a comet, even if the comet is doing the talking.