Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1Posts from Ed Lee, Prince George, VaEd Lee, Prince George, Va 5 Reply Ed Lee, Prince George, Va 11/20/12 re: Thomas Jefferson quote There is nothing in the constitution to prevent secession of any state. That is the reason that Jefferson Davis was never tried for treason and after two years was released from custody. The powers that be were afraid if a conviction was appealed that the Supreme Court would overturn it, based on the constitution, thereby proving that secession was permissable. SaveOk2 Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print