I get a kick out of the protecting the borders comment
Yeah... they have done a real good job of that up until now.
Obama could not leave federal troops behind to protect the border between Texas and Mexico. Since now Texas is a solven country unto itself, it would be Texas' responsibility and not the US govenment's to protect the border, and I believe that the Texans would do a better job.
ORR
You can always secede.
Well, bring it on then.