Agreed, secession is a very positive trend. I believe that there is a correlation between the geographical size of a polity and its degree of repressiveness. Also, the more different jurisdictions the easier it is to "vote with ones' feet" and escape repressive laws. Liechtenstein, Andorra, San Marino, and Monaco, are among the freest and richest countries in Europe. I wrote about the micro states of Europe about a year ago: http://www.morality2.com/morality2/europes-microstates-showing-us-the-future-of-europe.html

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