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I'm going out on a limb here; our country (said "United" States of America) should be divvied up into more than one country, based upon this current polarization. If a region wants Christian Sharia Law (which seems to be fairly obvious to a casual observer) than limit it to that region. If a region wants equality and freedom, then let them have it. I had an experience with my sister-in-law and her husband driving from their home in Bonn up to Amsterdam. Three countries in three hours. When I drive down to visit them in Medford, OR (a three hour drive from my home in Eugene) we go through four counties.

Here's an interesting visual:

https://moverdb.com/us-states-europe-population/

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The problem is that such a "solution" would maroon many good people who do not want or support Christian Sharia Law but who would become controlled by it.

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Ally, Your question is most challenging. It has occurred to me but I was not prepared each time to dwell on it for more than a few minutes. We may be forced into it. This is one that I come to slowly. I'm probably not a good person to ask. There are others who have the background and judgement to provide an intelligent answer. You would not contemplate it unless we were at this very dangerous divide. My preference/wish is that this convulsive period can bring us to a not very violent reckoning. That means that our enemies can be sufficiently weakened and the country has the leadership to carry the Union through. As serious and tough as life is here, I'd like the country to be able to evolve into a more accepting, fair and stable system. We are hanging low and breakable.

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