You believe that distinct cultural, ethnic, or religious groups can achieve greater autonomy, self-determination, and prosperity by forming their own independent states.
Separatism is a political ideology that advocates for the separation of a certain group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or other demographic features. This separation often involves a geographical region that seeks to become an independent state, but can also involve non-territorial forms of separation such as cultural or religious. The goal of separatism is typically to address perceived injustices, such as discrimination or lack of representation, or to preserve a threatened cultural identity.
The history of separatism is as old as human civilizatio…
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How would you feel about the currency you use every day changing if your region became a separate country?
@Oryanna-J.3mos3MO
I believe the currency we use should be up to the decision of all people. If we did use the same currency I wouldn't oppose but also creating our own currency would allow us to fully sever the ties of the move to our own country. It would give room for us to be truly our own but it takes a lot to do make that change for our currency.
@9JJT2ZP3mos3MO
I'd be pretty upset that all my money is now useless and I have to learn how to interpret a new currency
@9JJSRTP3mos3MO
I think we should just stay on the same currency, just to keep it easy.
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If your local sports team was to represent a newly independent region, would it change your sense of pride or support for the team?
@9KPW4G72mos2MO
I think there should be no separatism in sports, because is lowers the opportunities for individuals
@9KPW3JX2mos2MO
No it would not change my support since I cannot control it
@9KPWTKZ2mos2MO
Not entirely, it is dependent on their reason for relocation of their representation. If they chose to do so, then I would harbor no ill will towards them, nor would I feel a need to support them further and I would hope that they continue to be great. If they were forced to do so, because of whatever exterior forces pushed them, then it would make me wish to support them even further.
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How has your personal history and ancestry shaped your views on the concept of having a separate state or nation?
@9JFCM794mos4MO
It has not. The U.S.A needs to correct our various problems prior to getting involved in outer issues, unless it directly affects the wellbeing of our country.
@9JKPZVY3mos3MO
We need to stop fighting in wars that do not matter. After Osama Bin Laden was killed, we stayed in the Middle East for years, losing countless American lives for no reason.
Although the US does need to deal with our own issues, but we have to consider that issues in other countries will eventually make it to is soil.
@9JFCK3L4mos4MO
i feel like it is a good thing so everything is not as crowded
@9JFCX4H4mos4MO
As a Christian, I do belive that we need separation of power and state.
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Imagine if your local community had complete control over environmental regulations; what changes would you prioritize?
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What moral or ethical considerations come to mind when you think of one group separating from another?
@9HZMSTF4mos4MO
I feel separatism is not necessary and take us back in time. Everyone should be able to co-exist and work together regardless of differences. Separatism could create increased resentment and hatred amongst groups.
@9HZLWKS 4mos4MO
There is no reason for separation we are all human beings and should be treated like so.
@9HZLTR4 4mos4MO
Separatism should rely on a basis separate from what you are given at birth not including sexual orientation.
Whether they are doing it to oppress someone else, or whether the separation can be peaceful.
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Reflect on a time when you felt misunderstood or overlooked by your national government; would independence alleviate these feelings?
@9HZRRJJLibertarian4mos4MO
During the 2016 elections, my parents and I were watching the Trump campaign when we heard him refer to Mexican immigrants as animals. I come from a family of Mexican immigrants. Was I, Montserrat, an animal? Was my immigrant father, whose dream was to come to America, an animal?
Growing up I've always seen my family as a typical Mexican-American family, proud of where they come from but grateful for the land of opportunity. I remember that money was always tight, so my dad took on weekends working extra hours. This caused me to rarely see him. However, no matter how stressed my parents… Read more
I felt overlooked by the national government when the government decided to go forward with abortion laws almost essentially banning it which made me feel that not many outside opinions or the populations opinion were considered for the most part and only cared for the few with power.
@9HZMWP2 4mos4MO
As an Asian woman, I feel that the government is not doing enough to keep me safe against those who feel asian hate.
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What do you consider a legitimate reason for a community to want to govern itself independently?
@9HT79LNJustice party member4mos4MO
If a community wants to govern itself independently, then the truth of the matter would be that they want to create their laws in that individual community and share ideas for what they want that community to look like.
@9HT6CJ4Republican4mos4MO
if they have a bad governor or their community is falling apart
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In your opinion, do the benefits of separatism outweigh the potential for increased division and turmoil?
@9H7YJQ76mos6MO
there are few benefits of separatism, and I think the US progresses better as a complete nation
Yes because you are segregating the groups instead of having them together.
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If your local community's primary language became the official language of a newly independent state, how would that make you feel?
English should be the official language in the United States, but people should be able to use whatever language they would like with friends and family.
@9KNGS8D2mos2MO
I believe a national language creates a large divide in those that don't speak it.
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Can you think of an instance when a local decision made by distant politicians didn't seem to fit your community's needs?
@9KJ442XRepublican2mos2MO
The number of banks that have been allowed in our local area
@9KJ2BVQ2mos2MO
I dunno but I hate how they raised the prices for those awesome bowls at kfc
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From your perspective, what would be the greatest challenge and the most significant benefit of a successful separatist movement?
@9LDLGYP1mo1MO
Greatest Challenge is the legality, and unity of a separationist movement within the US. I do not see much benefit in separatism. I think it would decrease national unity, legitimacy of federal government, security in North America, and more.
@9LDLXT41mo1MO
This is a racist ideology that will further increase racial divides
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Should the cultural significance of a region play a role in its political autonomy; why or why not?
@9KLS5FK 2mos2MO
I think a more federal centric government would be best rather than state centric.
Why? I have lived in Tennessee and Texas and I noticed a LOWER quality of education for Tennesseean kids. These both states are Republicans and yet the standard of education is super varied.
This made me realized to push for more federal ways rather than let states do whatever they want.
I understand some states like Texas want to separate.
I honestly think it's not a good idea for Texas to do this.
@9KLR5NH 2mos2MO
No, I just don't really care about this sort of stuff.
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