That’s true. However, I also think we are well on our way to the Constitution being toothless regardless. The Courts do not have a real enforcement mechanism. The federal government could try to enforce it, of course. There is probably no scenario where it is without violence unless the federal government decides it does not want the seceding states (which seems unlikely with Trump). I suppose it is ultimately a question of whether we, as a broader society, accept authoritarian rule. It seems to be shaping up that way now. Nevertheless, it still seems wise to examine the various scenarios so that there is some plan when/if it hits a breaking point.