If the US States were dogs rather than people:

Unionist Dogs: I'm telling you, it's better if you stay with us!

Cooperationist Dogs: ..we're only seceding should other states agree to secede-

Radical Dogs: No, secession is not an option! This is necessary for us! You're ruining our lifestyles!

Unionist Dogs: You know what, fine. If you won't agree with us, we're having war.

Radical Dogs: Agreed.

*all dogs stand up and points at each other with rifles*