# Why the hostility towards states that want to secede?

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**Created:** [November 16, 2012, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hostility-towards-states-that-want-to-secede/641174 "2012-11-16T10:33:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 16, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-hostility-towards-states-that-want-to-secede/641174/133 "2012-11-16T17:10:22Z")

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> [@BabaBooey](#):
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> Everything I’ve mentioned is exactly what freedom is about.

Sez you. I’m a Louisiana boy, a proud LSU alumni, and I’d be terrified to live in the Nation of Louisiana- what makes you think they’d allow abortion to be legal? Or homosexuality? Or keep religion and state separate? From my understanding of Louisiana’s (and neighboring states’) electorate, these freedoms would be very much in doubt. But you’re SURE you know what freedom is all about. Let me ask you this- what, personally, have you experienced with regards to loss of freedom?

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