Immigration and Drug Policy

(Note: You may be offended by the idea of a breakup of the U.S.A., for which many good men and women fought and died. Secession for a good cause is the ultimate in protest against incompetence, ineffectiveness, and insanity at the national level of a government.
So remember that these "policy statements" are make-believe, a form of satire that is often characteristic of science fiction. The "what if" emphasizes that a small country cannot afford to spend money needlessly, and thus avoids doing much harm. Remember that Bismarck said the stupid and energetic officers of the Prussian army should be taken out and shot.)

The Republic of New England admits all immigrants freely;
Not as a matter of policy, but from practicality.
We have no means of policing our border, nor wish to do so.
Immigrants who commit crimes are imprisoned, not deported.

Those who come here are strictly on their own,
To find work, to find shelter,
To pay for medical care, to pay for education.
There are no free schools in the republic.

New immigrants will most likely be assisted by their former countrymen,
And by private organizations, in getting started.
All who come here are entitled to vote, without conditions.
Local jurisdictions will determine how to control elections.

There are no proscribed substances in the Republic of New England.
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs may be used freely.
No medical or therapeutic care exists for substance abusers.
Penalties for committing crimes influenced by same are severe.

The Republic of New England is a welcoming country,
Not a controlling country, not a welfare state.
We encourage immigrants to succeed and prosper.
We only require that they behave properly in doing so.