The US continues to suffer economic difficulties stemming from the burden of lifting up certain states which take far more than they put into the union. Given that the state of Texas continues to be one of the worst offenders, continually refuses to protect it's citizens civil liberties and fights the federal government as well as neighboring states on a wide variety of issues it has become apparent that they no longer share the nations interests. As the 15th largest economy in the world, it is practically feasible for Texas to withdraw from the union and still survive on their own. Thus removing a massive tax burden from the union.



