Wall Street Journal article about propose NH seatbelt law

Denis Goddard's picture

This excellent article in the Wall Street Journal has a great title, one worthy of Granite Staters:
In the Land of 'Live Free or Die,' Some Refuse to Buckle Under Pressure

I confess, my favorite bit is the description of Rep. Jordan Ulery, one of the more feisty, pro-freedom native New Hampshirites in the State House:

Rep. Jordan Ulery, an opponent of the bill, snorted as Rep. Kelly described how New Hampshire would use the $3.7 million in federal funds. "I love that Big Brother wants to tell me how to live," he said, punching his fist in the air. He added, "New Hampshire is a sovereign state; we can do as we damn well please."

Damn right, sir. Damn right. And I love what one blogger wrote in an open email to nanny-statist NH Senator Maggie Hassan:

Who the hell do you think you are? We don't want or need you coming here and telling us what we can and cannot do. Go back to Taxachusetts where you belong. Get the hell out of New Hampshire and don't come back here. People like you are ruining this state and turning it into a clone of Taxachusetts.

The WSJ also has a great video for the article; see below. Thank you for the excellent reporting, WSJ and Jennifer Levitz!