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Why Libertaria/why not fix the U.S.A.?

power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.

When the "founding fathers" adopted the federal government they compromised with the three branches, it is my opinion
that this was a decision made under duress, and the very opposite of their original vision of many small states, or perhaps none at all.

We think the time for kings and rulers is over, with connections like the internet, cars, and phones we are lightyears ahead of our predecessors in the ability to co-operate for mutual gain, and have all the tamed land to support ourselves. We have the ability to solve all of the tasks that our government does so horribly at, by consent rather than coercion.
We do NOT stand on the shoulders of giants, just men and women with the courage to DO what led to what we take for granted for today. People built this, we can continue to build on all of it.

We cant "fix" government because of its inherent nature of collectivism, If you feel like people need to be controlled, or you believe you should be forcibly taxed for "the greater good" you wont be welcome here.

Individual rights and liberty are foundational to what we want to build together, and sacrificing either has led us to the point of arguing about the legality of pistol braces while advocating that the second amendment is absolute.

We can obviously see the issues emerging all throughout various levels of government, from state to federal they take from us for their greater good, while convincing people to fight to legalize or ban things... fighting to hold that power over one another.

These are not just problems INSIDE government, but problems with government itself. They will happen time and time again.

It is far more utopian to believe these abuses of power can be limited than it is to remove them and let the chips fall where they may.

So here we are, asserting our right to live without being taken from, and helping our neighbors do the same.
Not in lawlessness and chaos, but without telling your neighbor what he can or cant do.

What does this change?

In reality, it depends how much effort you put in. the more we band together and work to resolve issues, the bigger the change.
you have the freedom to decide what or if you want a part in anything organized. those that just want to be left alone will be.

The first major change (if you so choose to) would be keeping your tax dollars, only you can decide if its worth the risk.

The second would be finding others who want to create something bigger than ourselves.

Our only tangible expectation from each other is that we uphold constitutional values. Hopefully we protect each other when necessary, but ideally we want to change life for the better as quickly as possible.

It is through our collective co-operation this state exists, and all the benefits of freedom it aspires are only as powerful as the people make them. Meaning if we want to stop paying taxes to our states and feds as a whole, We are going to need a community to back each other. and (more) physical land to inhabit.

What is the point of all this micronation stuff then?

A micronation is a small, self-declared sovereign state which is not recognized by any larger political entity. It is typically formed by an individual or group of individuals who declare independence from a larger nation-state, or from international law, in order to create their own laws, currency, and policies. Micronations often exist in a legal grey area, as they are not recognized by any larger government, but they may still have their own governmental structures, currency, and even passports.

Libertaria is an attempt at an anarchist "micro" nation because we recognize power corrupts, therefore we citizens choose to live by our own laws based on inalienable rights. micronations as a nation or "state" legally cannot force their citizens to do anything, as the only authority they would have is considered "not real" by major nations and states.
Or in other words we all role-play actually belonging to a nation set forth in the declaration of independence and acting accordingly as free people.

The Declaration of Independence in fact encourages people to form their own governments by outlining the inalienable rights of citizens and setting forth a case for independence from a central authority. It serves as a statement of purpose and inspiration for those seeking to break away from a centralized power structure and form their own government. The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of individual rights, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and the right to self-governance. It encourages people to strive for freedom and independence, and to form their own governments based on these principles.

its really odd how controversial it is to suggest that we should start over from scratch when the writers of the bill of rights

expressly say;

" --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--"

Currency & Trade?

Each community will decide how they trade, if they use their own currency or the dollar, or really whatever they want to do.. it just has to be agreed to.

Why a micronation?

The simple answer is that micronations are not recognized as 'legitimate' institutions. This lack of recognition is simultaneously what gives us the freedom to operate as a collective, yet not be co-opted by any one of us claiming to lead it, or consolidate power.

The reason for a micronation over just being sovereign is a claim to legitimacy. Anyone can claim sovereignty, but that holds no power in the eyes of the state.

In order to enact our will as individuals, some sort of banner or united effort must take place. To that end the concept of Libertaria fills the role of "something to unite under" and gives the opportunity to defend against oppressive governments, trade without taxation, build communities, and create a society where our children and grandchildren can live in peace.

But who will build the roads?

Community projects are done through collective input.

The people who want the service will need to agree to pay for it, or contribute their own labor.

This is a voluntary society, the people involved in the community do not need to "take" money from one party to satisfy the needs of others.

Instead of taxing people for the roads, we intend on people paying for the services they want directly through private companies and personal co-operation.

This allows more people into the job market as well as preventing government bureaucracy, and creates opportunities for business that would otherwise be state funded and taxed.

Some things to consider about the "what ifs"

There are a lot of "what if" scenarios that surely come up when discussing radical or different viewpoints, one solution to these is

"how can i make the change i'm worried about"

if social saftey is your concern, how would you create that safety net without relying on a government to tax and redistribute that wealth?

it is far easier to state the problems without offering a solution, but in most cases the solution is not that complicated, if you try to solve them.

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