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The next president will preside over the 40th anniversary to the War On Drugs, but unfortunately the issue is largely ignored when it comes to presidential debates. Politico.com is a web site which allows individuals to submit text and video questions to the debate. Free Minds TV recently submitted 4 videos. Although NH is has been getting closer to drug policy changes, the policy of the next presidential administration will dictate federal enforcement against state rights. NH law may soon allow farmers to grow hemp, but without policy change a hemp farmer in Keene still risks prosecution on the federal level.

Currently there are only a couple of other video questions submitted, so votes of support could get some interesting questions in the first GOP debate. Voting does require a quick registration and e-mail check, but they are good about keeping your information private.

Video questions submitted by FMTV can be seen here.

If you have time consider also voting for some text questions here.

Dale and Toby talk about why they think education should be privatized, guns and the 2nd Amendment, the Keene Question on marriage, an Ed Brown update, and viewer phone calls.

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Toby and Dale talk about Russell Kanning’s Court appearance with video from the court room, NH House rejects Real ID, mandatory seat belts in NH, Marlborough votes on a new school (again), aids patients to be tracked, and viewer phone calls.

Sunday afternoon, April’s Free Keene meeting was held, with nine in attendance, at a new location: The Student Center at Keene State College. We decided to take advantage of the lovely weather, and had it at some tables outside. It seems everyone agreed that the seatbelt regulation fliers were a good idea, though could be better coordinated in the future. We discussed using this method of outreach later on, and someone agreed to look into pricing.

“Keene Freedom Fest” as I’ll call it for now, was the main topic at hand. (Read on …)

The host of Choices on Cheshire TV, Tracy Perkins, joins Toby and Dale to discuss the Philosophy of Liberty. Also, Marlborough NH votes for a 6th time on whether or not to build a new public school, NH moves towards mandatory seat belt laws, and of course viewer phone calls.

As many people are aware, the NH State House recently voted 153 to 140 to mandate all individuals buckle up when they are in a vehicle. This flies in the face of NH’s ‘Live Free Or Die’ motto, and the personal freedoms and liberties this state stands for. House Bill 802 not only mandates that all individuals buckle up, but it also will be a primary offense, meaning police officers will be able to pull someone over if they suspect someone in the car is not wearing their seat belt.

Action must now be taken in the NH Senate to stop this anti-freedom legislation. Molly Kelly, who represents the Keene area, has not made up her mind on this issue yet. Now is the time for anyone who believes in personal choice to make the call and speak out against this legislation.

Molly Kelly can be reached at home by calling (603) 352-5605 or at her office by calling (603) 271-7803. She has also asked that people who have statistics or other information on this matter to e-mail her at molly.kelly@leg.state.nh.us.

The contact information for the rest of the NH Senators can be found at http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/senatemembers.asp

Getting the government out of the business of schooling is important not only because it violates the non-aggression principal, but also because it is what is best for children. This begs the question ~ what steps should be taken to end the unholy marriage government has with education?

Like most libertarian ideas, the first step in privatizing education is to educate the public. Most people are already somewhat aware that private and home schools trump government schools every time, but when the suggestion is made to abolish public schools most people, especially those with children, balk. This is because most people have been raised thinking that government schools are very important. Many people have never even entertained the idea of switching back to a voluntary situation. This is why educating the public is so important. (Read on …)

Everyone loves TV, just look in your living room. But what really makes television great is the programming that goes on it. Cheshire TV, operating in the Keene community for nearly 2 years, has been bringing you local television; People you know, that live in your town are bringing you information and entertainment.

The money for this is possible because of a franchise agreement that Time Warner has with the City of Keene. This agreement gives time Warner what amounts to a government granted monopoly here in the City. (Read on …)