101 Reasons to Move to New Hampshire, huh? Sounds intriguing. That’s a lot of reasons…I’m intrigued. Let’s hear some.
#1 It’s motto is “live free or die.”
Oh…well, I mean, if it’s in the state motto…
#2 It was the first state to declare independence from England… over 200 years ago.
Because that’s important.
#3 New Hampshire residents were the first to seize powder and guns from the fort of William and Mary…over 200 years ago.
Because that’s even more important. And relevant too!
#4 New Hampshire was the first state to adopt a revolutionary constitution…over 200 years ago.
I gotta say I’m really getting convinced
#5 New Hampshire was the first state to hold a Constitutional Convention…over 200 years ago.
Is anyone else sensing a theme here?
#6 New Hampshire was the first state to require that its Constitution be referred to the people for approval…over 200 years ago.
I gotta tell ya this New Hampshire place sounds pretty interesting…over 200 years ago.
#7) New Hampshireps constitution is the ONLY constitution in the WORLD that expressly protects its citizens right to revolution.
Great. So if the government get so obtrusive that the people have to revolt, it’s good to know they won’t be breaking any of said government’s laws. I mean it’s one thing to be a revolutionary…it’s another to be a lawbreaker.
#8 New Hampshire’s governorship is the weakest of all the states due to our unique, constitutionally mandated system of checks and balances against the power of the governor.
Cuz when I’m determining where I want to reside, the weakness of the governor is just at the top of my list.
#9 New Hampshire offers the best representation of any state NATIONWIDE with a 400-member House of Representatives.
Hey great. More politicians.
#10 New Hampshire offers a true citizen legislature - a government of the people based on their $100 per year pay to legislators.
Well hey, I mean if they’re only paid $100/ yr, everything must be dandy.
A word of advice. When you’re trying to persuade people, you begin with your strongest argument. And quite frankly if this is the best you can do I don’t see many people being convinced. I did go through the rest of the list and while I would argue there actually were some better reasons than the first 10, they’re weren’t many, and the ones that were there don’t weigh very heavily. And there were plenty that were actually just as bad (if not worse/less relevant) than those 10. I mean, is the fact that New Hampshire is home to the tallest mountain in the northeast corner of the United States exactly a selling point to convince someone to pack up and move to the far northeast corner of the United States? Not for me.