Hey, Porcupine. INSIDE this month: a personal story, a from 🇨🇳 to 🇺🇸 story, and a link to a new interview, too. Enjoy!
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Hi, Porcupine
Last week, I met one of you - a reader of our newsletters - and I think you'd enjoy hearing the story!
As I walked home from work, a man yelled out, "Hey! I like your shirt!" Admittedly, I forgot what I was wearing! When I looked down, I remembered I was wearing an obscure, old liberty t-shirt.
"Thanks!", I replied.
Of course, I had to find out more about this man! So, we started a conversation on the sidewalk as he waited for his client to meet him outside of their business.
Right away, he said he'd moved to New Hampshire in 2002, inspired by the Free State Project, even before New Hampshire was chosen in 2003 ([link removed] ) .
After a bit more back and forth, his client came out of the building and, naturally, his business overtook our conversation. But before I continued on my way, I felt the need to reveal my identity.
"It was nice to meet you... oh and by the way, I'm the new Executive Director of the Free State Project".
A surprised look came over his face and he responded, "Oh cool! I really like reading your newsletters!"
"Thank you, I appreciate that! Take care."
Upon reflection, it occurred to me - this is what it's like to live in New Hampshire!
- A random person recognized my obscure, old liberty t-shirt and turned out to be a Free Stater.
- Recently, I saw a man open carrying on the sidewalk and another at the grocery store.
- I frequently see pro-liberty stickers on cars, including Free State Project stickers.
- Of course, I've had plenty of short conversations with random people who complain about big government.
- ...and I'll never forget that time I was in one of the busiest bars in Manchester ([link removed] ) , looked over, and watched a gay, Republican, State Representative bartender show pictures of himself shooting an AR-15 to some young patrons at the bar - and the patrons loved it! That's New Hampshire!
I've experienced these stories and more with the general public in New Hampshire - all within the last few months! Additionally, when I want to hang out with my fellow libertarians, I just check the calendar ([link removed] ) and - even these days - I can pick and choose from frequent events!
Truly, there's no place else on earth like New Hampshire!
In Liberty,
Vince Perfetto
Executive Director
Join Lily Tang Williams in New Hampshire! ([link removed] )
The Lily Tang Williams Story: From China to New Hampshire
A new Free Stater has burst onto the scene! Lily's story has been an inspiration to so many people who believe in liberty.
She was born in Communist China under the most lethal leader this world has ever seen - Mao Zedong. After an American foreign exchange student showed her the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence, Lily followed her dreams and made it to America for more freedom.
Eventually, she craved even more freedom, so she moved to New Hampshire for the Free State Project!
Intrigued? Read the rest of Lily's story ([link removed] ) , get inspired, and share it far and wide!
An Armed Society is a Polite Society ([link removed] )
An Armed Society is a Polite Society: New Hampshire — A Case Study
Even if you don't own any guns, we think you'll enjoy this recent post about guns. But you'll especially like it if you own a gun - or 10 guns!
How many more times can we squeeze the word "guns" into one email? Let's find out!
Packed into our newest blog post:
- The lack of laws related to guns in New Hampshire
- An interview with a Free Stater about how he and his co-workers used guns to defend their place of employment under threats of riots.
- And Qualified Immunity... guns!
Read about how people in New Hampshire are both armed and polite. ([link removed] )
Carla Gericke interviewed on Unsafe Space | Free State Project ([link removed] )
Tough questions, fun answers!
Super activist and current chair of the board of the Free State Project, Carla Gericke, nailed a 90-minute marathon interview with an up-and-coming, new YouTube channel, Unsafe Space.
Updates and revelations abound! Wondering what they talked about?
Check out the full interview ([link removed] ) and pass it around!
Extra bits!
- Your cure for cabin fever! ([link removed] )
- Do you need to Update Your Info ([link removed] ) ?
- Wanna volunteer ([link removed] ) ?
Updated numbers
- Total Free Staters already in New Hampshire: 4,900
- Pledged to move to New Hampshire: 19,346
- Unique visitors to our website in July: 12,352
- Facebook group ([link removed] ) members: 10,168
- MeWe group ([link removed] ) members: 501
Free State Project
373 South Willow Street #161
Manchester
New Hampshire
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United States
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