manchester bound...

[bigmike]

i visited manchester this spring for a few weeks to get the lay of the land and fell in love with it. it's very similar to where i live now near detroit except the residents don't walk around with chips on their shoulders.

you freestaters are having too much fun for me to not be a part of what you're trying to accomplish. i have some loose ends to tie up here in michigan but have set a deadline for myself to be back in manchester by october 1st and will be leaving my government issued papers behind.

at 34, i've been quite politically active/observant for many years but lately i just don't see the point and had to do some serious soul-searching within myself. i came up with this question: why consent to being governed?

in thinking about how i can help the free state project i'll always be one of the first to volunteer for events because of my flexible schedule. i've never been much of a protester, but i'll show up to support someone's  court event or illegal puppet show (nice ). i'm pretty big on jury-nullification too. local currency may be something i could pursue as well. i should also mention i don't have a problem getting arrested for civil disobedience as long as someone gets it on video.

i will drive without papers, i will refuse to show id for no valid reason, i will not use a socialist security number, might have some issues with open carry but would like to be married in front of city hall with a big sign that says "i don't need your permission to express my love nor should i be taxed for it" (girlfriend will be moving here next spring)

i've been lurking around the forum as a guest for a few months now but figured it was time to make my first post and introduce myself. i've read a lot of your posts and watched a lot of youtube vids (especially of you folks going to court in keene). when i responded to a comment lauren made on a post and called her by her first name i realized that might come off a little awkward to someone who doesn't know me.

so here i am, mike from mount clemens, michigan. i look forward to helping make new hampshire the free state we all want it to be.

[Ron Helwig]

Welcome!

[Brandon]

Hi bigmike. It's cool to see another Metro Detroiter here. I'm currently staying in Grosse Pointe Woods.

[Pat McCotter]

Welcome!

I was born in Detroit Osteopathic. Also, I lived in Redford Township for a couple years when I was 8-9.

[muni]

And I visited Detroit for 2 days in 1987 . I can tell you, Manchester is just like
Detroit - we have an airport, Holiday Inn and McDonalds.

Welcome !

[Atlas]

Welcome bigmike, I'm from the metro area myself (western Wayne co.). However, Detroit does seem a little different from Manch to me. Detroit's mayor is an unabashed gangster and has lost like half its people in the last 10 years. I will also say that The 'D' has a lot more hoodlums as well. On a different note, are either of you (Mike, Brandon) going to the Rally for the Republic?

[Russell Kanning]

c u soon

[bigmike]

i've been unable to respond to your comments but here goes:

thanx ron. see you soon.

brandon are you headed to the free state? i'll be in mount clemens for a few weeks if you wanna grab a beer sometime.

pat i doubt you'd recognize redford twp anymore. thanx for the welcome.

rebel yes there is a HUGE difference between manchester and the d. i'm actually from mt. clemens which seems more like manchester if you added a little royal oak.

russell i love the videos. can't wait to help take things up a level.

see you all soon.

[Brandon]

brandon are you headed to the free state?

Yeah, I plan on moving this coming spring.

i'll be in mount clemens for a few weeks if you wanna grab a beer sometime.

Beer, yes.