Still today after a lot of time gone by I continue to be amazed by how so called conservatives let their opinions run every facet of their lives. Professor Haycox reported a historical event, based on facts, BC CHOSE not to join our union. In point of fact how many other states were would have chosen differently if given the chance in fact many did. Hawaii for one, I imagine if you asked most Hawaiians they would love to for go the honor of being an American. The whole of the south, Texas was Annexed. He is right it is not everyones dream to be an American, certainly not mine after having traveled. I know what you are going to say now " well why don't you leave". I might.