The Free State Project Lives On!

I recently watched the Free State Project's documentary on 101 Reasons to Move to New Hampshire, which is posted for anyone to watch on their website. Click on the word 'documentary' in the first sentence [above] and it will take you to their website. Scroll down a bit to find the video and watch it! The documentary tells how the Free State Project got started [by a Yale graduate student about 12 years ago - I remember hearing about it], why New Hampshire was chosen ["Live Free or Die" is a good indicator - their state motto!] and 101 reasons why New Hampshire is one of the most freedom-focused states in the U.S. Some of the reasons include: no mandatory car insurance, open gun carry laws, no income tax, no capital gains tax, the state representatives are only allowed two-year terms [and each one represents about 3,000 constituents, and they are only paid $100 per annum], it is a business-friendly state making it easy for entrepreneurs to get their business going, the lowest crime rate, has the highest [either median or average, I forget] wage in the U.S., has the lowest unemployment rate in the U.S., and a bunch more!

If you have libertarian or even independent-leaning political thoughts, it seems that New Hampshire might be a fabulous place to live! Of course, the documentary also makes it clear that New Hampshire isn't perfect [where is perfection?], and there are still challenges there, as with every state. But, it might just be worth checking out if you have any thoughts whatsoever about relocating! It is quite an inspiring documentary and statement of what could be...