About 10 years ago there was a Hawaiian secessionist discussion forum.

I decided to do a survey of the members regarding "the treason question": "Would you spy for a foreign nation against the United States, in return for that foreign nation's help in 'liberating' Hawaii through diplomatic means?"  Before asking the question, I gave four paragraphs of explanation describing the history of American patriots collaborating with the French (a foreign nation) in a treasonous effort to win independence (from Britain), as above. Then the question itself was asked.

The moderator, together with the most active and aggressive anti-American member, decided almost immediately to remove the question because it was too dangerous! Anyone patriotic toward America would be very glad to say no. But nobody said no. Also, nobody said yes, for fear that the FBI or a future employer might hold it against them.  

I hope secessionists who post comments on news articles will be asked the treason question.