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Are you frustrated at the loss of freedom and responsibility in America, while the growth of government and taxes continues unabated? Do you want to live in strong communities where your rights are respected, and people exercise responsibility for themselves and in their dealings with each other?

If you answered "yes" to those questions, then the Free State Project has a solution for you.

What the Free State Project is... The Free State Project is an effort to recruit 20,000 liberty-loving people to move to New Hampshire. We are looking for neighborly, productive, tolerant folks from all walks of life, of all ages, creeds, and colors who agree to the political philosophy expressed in our Statement of Intent, that government exists at most to protect people's rights, and should neither provide for people nor punish them for activities that interfere with no one else.

When you sign our Statement of Intent, you signal your commitment to move to the chosen free state, New Hampshire, within five years of obtaining 19,999 other people who commit to move. The more signatures we get, the more secure people can be in their decision to move, because they know that many other people will also be moving— enough to make a real difference! You don't have to wait until we have 20,000 signatures to move, of course, but that option is there to let you be more secure in your decision.

What the Free State Project is not... We are not a political action organization. We are not tied to any political party or organization; we do not run candidates for election, we do not financially support or endorse candidates, and we do not oppose or endorse legislation. All these things will be done by local activist organizations with which many Free Staters are involved.

There's no better place for freedom-loving Americans than New Hampshire... In a vote that ended in September 2003, FSP participants chose New Hampshire because it has the lowest state and local tax burden in the continental U.S., the second-lowest level of dependence on federal spending in the U.S., a citizen legislature where state house representatives have not raised their $100 per year salary since 1889, the lowest crime levels in the U.S., a dynamic economy with plenty of jobs and investment, and a culture of individual responsibility indicated by, for example, an absence of seatbelt and helmet requirements for adults.

If you're interested... Please consider signing the Statement of Intent, participating in our message board, or just signing up for our monthly e-mail newsletter. If you would like to help us advertise and promote our mission, please consider making a donation.

In the Spotlight:
Liberty Forum

Dick Heller, who brought suit against Washington DC and successfully overturned its ban on handguns, will be a keynote speaker at the New Hampshire Liberty Forum. Rich is a member of the Free State Project.
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Pro-Liberty Blogs

Derry will level fund 2009-10 budget

December 4, 2008
Derry News

DERRY — Next year is going to be tough on everyone’s wallets.


Submitted by dgoddard on December 4, 2008 - 5:39pm.

Walk For Liberty Day 200 - Can Government Actually Keep Drugs Like Marijuana Out Of Schools?

November 24th 2008, day 200 / Syracuse, NY / Carol’s Polar Parlor / Main St / Bubble Up Car Wash / Interviewed by Syracuse CBS affiliate / Awesome sledding hill / “Drug Free School Zone” / Similar to Snow Ban?


Submitted by Webmaster on December 4, 2008 - 12:10am.

Monadnock school chair apologizes

December 3, 2008
Keene Sentinel

SWANZEY CENTER — With people still reeling from an overexcited meeting Nov. 18, Monadnock Regional School Board Chairman Eugene M. White 3rd of Swanzey said he’d try to maintain a higher degree of order in the future.


Submitted by dgoddard on December 3, 2008 - 8:24pm.

Local Control

December 3, 2008
by Ed Naile

One out of three, it is a simple problem. You are a selectman and have to choose one of three finalists for a job as Hingham Ma., Town Administrator on December 4, 2008.

Ah, but then the past of one of the finalists comes up, sooooooo sad.


Submitted by dgoddard on December 3, 2008 - 6:45pm.

Beecher denies accusations

December 3, 2008
Patriot Ledger

Finalist for Hingham town administrator job denies accusations
Denies reports about his performance in two previous jobs

For city managers, politics can make for short stays (12/03/08)


Submitted by dgoddard on December 3, 2008 - 6:35pm.

Tax revolt leads to Hampton Tea Party

Decemeber 3, 2008
Seacoast Online

HAMPTON — Hampton Beach residents came together Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, to have their own Boston Tea Party of sorts in revolt over a recent town revaluation that saw their property assessments and tax bills skyrocket.


Submitted by dgoddard on December 3, 2008 - 5:34pm.

Spines

Thanks to Jim Dodson of Liberty Books in Concord for the comic!


Submitted by Webmaster on December 3, 2008 - 4:23pm.

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