Another question? For me, my greatest fear is the underminding of civil liberties by the federal government, especially things like the Real ID Act. Doing things on a local level is a truly good thing. I think what Lauren Canario (?) has done for eminent domain is admirable. However, will the FSP be able to exert influence on the federal government, because sooner or later, with the consolidation of power at the federal level, I think that is going to be the most important question? For example, what are the chances of a Libertarian (or strongly pro-freedom and independent minded Republican or Democrat) from New Hampshire gaining office in the US House or Senate? Thanks.
Most people are not doing CD and getting arrested. We have plenty of ED trials right here in NH that we help with as well. The majority of FSPers are working to help NH and within the gov't to get good candidates elected. However this caveat is in order...
As a non-partisan organization we at CNHT don't really care what party you choose to join...that is, as long as you are for the cause of lower taxes and less government.
But lately, we are seeing many people calling themselves 'libertarians' championing the causes of socialists who hope to overthrow the very champions who are responsible for the wonderful advantages that NH offers that made it so inviting a state in the first place!
NH is not just the lowest taxed, most prosperous, highest acheiving state in the northeast for nothing. It is Republicans who are responsible for this.
Is it any wonder that Republicans also scored the highest on this non-partisan (NHLA) scorecard, from a group started and run mostly by FSPers?
New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Scorecard
http://www.cnht.org/images/2006HouseNHLA.pdfHere also is some important information on how taxation has ruined the economies of Vermont and Connecticut:
http://www.cnht.org/images/riverdividesit.pdfhttp://www.cnht.org/images/fifteen.pdfAnd finally a chart of our state as it compares to the others tax-wise:
http://www.cnht.org/images/tax_chart.jpgThe bottom line is, no matter what, it is REPUBLICANS who have given us and helped us KEEP the NH Advantage, all these years.
Now is not the time to have temper tantrums or to vote for those promoting bigger government and higher taxes.
It is hoped that people who vote will realize this and vote to keep this advantage.
It is hoped that people who move here will plan to work with us to keep the NH Advantage, no matter which 'party' is responsible...
Please come help us starting with the towns and cities and on up into the state level. You CAN have influence here.