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Line 17: − + − He continues: − <blockquote>"Much of this system is broken today, the Federal government is filling many roles it isn't supposed to fill (see [[Tenth Amendment]]). State governments then fail to stand up for their citizens or worse they often pile on more [[big government]] [[Nanny state]] restrictions and encumbrances upon [[liberty]]. There is one component of the system though that is still functioning, movement between the states. The final act of a citizen [[voting]] in a [[republic]] is to [[vote with their feet]]. While I love the work being done in [[New Hampshire]], I realized like me there were many people who just can't for one reason or another move there. What dawned on me then though was if we simply create an exodus from the 5-10 worst states it does many things. − − # "It sends a message to ALL state governments, your citizens understand a republic and their power and are damn well willing to use it. [[:Category:Oppression|Oppress]] your citizens and your most valuable producers (citizens and companies) will leave for a better environment." (See [[Atlas Shrugged]]'s [[Galt's Gulch]]) − # "States with more [[liberty]] like [[Idaho]], [[New Hampshire]], [[Wyoming]], [[Montana]], [[Texas]], [[Arizona]], etc. will attract more liberty oriented individuals. Not for the purpose of transforming their new home states states but to at minimum hold the line and prevent said states from becoming less [[libertarian]]." − # "It makes the entire movement far larger then just The [[Free State Project]] or other groups like [[Free State Wyoming]] or the [[American Redoubt]] movement. By gaining maximum exposure and reach, Walking To Freedom, is a rising tide that will float all boats. It will actually bring more people to states like Wyoming and New Hampshire by fostering competition among the member states." − # "Most current oppression in the US is actually at the Federal level. There are a handful of states that go above and beyond that, it is easier to target those 5-10 on the 'naughty list' and let the other 40-45 states make their case as to why you should move there, then it is to try to get anyone upset with their state to choose a single option as a way out." − # "[[Freedom]] is highly personal. To some tax freedom is the main concern, others are more concerned with freedom over types of housing, some with [[Second Amendment|freedom to keep and bear arms]] yet others simply want what I call 'operational freedom'. Operational freedom is simply the freedom to conduct business. Many [[entrepreneur]]s are less concerned with the overall [[tax rate]]s and more concerned with the permits, [[license]]s, fees, hoops one must jump though just to open the doors." − # "By fostering competition among all the states not on the 'naughty list' we have a much larger influence. It brings public awareness to the issue and starts making many states that are at the far end or middle of the spectrum to start thinking about the consequences of being on the naughty list or having the list grow just because they have encouraged us to do so. Yes the list can get bigger in time if necessary. We use 'disapproval voting' to establish the list." − − "In summary I always say a fight for liberty anywhere is a fight for liberty everywhere. While that is true it is also a fact that when oppression is sufficient, everywhere but where you are is better. For those on the 'naughty list' that is the choice you have given to your citizenry, we simply aim to help them make the best choice for them and assist them with their walk to liberty. Simply put for those states on the list, this isn't something we did to you, it is something you have done to yourselves, we are just shining a light on it."<ref>http://walkingtofreedom.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.msg4#msg4 Accessed January 17, 2014</ref></blockquote>
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==Walking to Freedom Project==
==Walking to Freedom Project==
'''Walking to Freedom''' is an initiative created by [[libertarian]] survivalist [[podcast]]er [[Jack Spirko]] ([[The Survival Podcast]]) where [[citizen]]s are encouraged to pull up stakes and to move to a more open and free state—to vote with their feet. States are broken down into two categories, the "naughty list and all the rest. People moving out of [[:Category:Oppression|oppressive]] states are asked to post a "goodbye letter" addressed to the state and state government officials regarding their decision to move out of their state. On the [[website]]'s (http://walkingtofreedom.com) [[Forum]] groups for the "non-naughty" states are used to welcome people considering or actually moving to that state.
'''Walking to Freedom''' is an initiative created by [[libertarian]] survivalist [[podcast]]er [[Jack Spirko]] ([[The Survival Podcast]]) where [[citizen]]s are encouraged to pull up stakes and to move to a more open and free state—to vote with their feet. States are broken down into two categories, the "naughty list and all the rest. People moving out of oppressive states are asked to post a "goodbye letter" addressed to the state and state government officials regarding their decision to move out of their state. On the [[website]]'s (http://walkingtofreedom.com) [[Forum]] groups for the "non-naughty" states are used to welcome people considering or actually moving to that state.
For a few years Jack Spirko worked with and supported the Free State Project of New Hampshire. Spirko says, "While it is not in the cards for me to move to New Hampshire the concept to me is the hallmark of a republic. Individual member states band together to form a Federal Republic of States. In our case we call this 'The United States of America'. [[Citizen]]s have [[freedom]] of movement from state to state and the citizen is seen as the most [[sovereign]] entity with the most rights, next in the chain is the sovereignty of the member states and at the bottom of the sovereignty chain is the [[Federal government]]."
For a few years Jack Spirko worked with and supported the Free State Project of New Hampshire. Spirko says, "While it is not in the cards for me to move to New Hampshire the concept to me is the hallmark of a republic. Individual member states band together to form a Federal Republic of States. In our case we call this 'The United States of America'. [[Citizen]]s have [[freedom]] of movement from state to state and the citizen is seen as the most [[sovereign]] entity with the most rights, next in the chain is the sovereignty of the member states and at the bottom of the sovereignty chain is the [[Federal government]]."
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXSw0nYKiU8 "Libertopia", a full length documentary firm]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXSw0nYKiU8 "Libertopia", a full length documentary firm]