Letter to the Editor

Republic of New England

Separation is in the air!  Scotland is on a peaceful path to independence.
The Parti Quebecois is ascendant again.  Consider the number of new
nations created from the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia.  If the
U.S. government is unable or unwilling to obtain fiscal solvency, a breakup
may be necessary.

Various secession movements have already been put forth from crackpots
like me.  My proposal outlines an independent Republic of New England,
composed of the six states and perhaps the maritime provinces of Canada,
which might be orphaned by a free Quebec.  We will have a full-fledged
constitution, stating fiscal policy, defense, immigration, governance, foreign
relations, and education.

It will be a charming little country.  Come visit!