Hi,
I'd like to meet people who are interested in getting the ball rolling a little faster. We could talk on the phone, have a teleconference using freeconferencecall.com or we could meet up at a cafe somewhere in Long Island 51st State (Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties. If you would enjoy doing this you can contact me at the following:
Phone: 718-928-3860
e-mail: william.cerf@gmail.com
Cheers!
William
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Why should Long Island even become a state?
Some people may be coming onto this blog not really informed about what is the whole ideal of this movement. We believe in Long Island becoming a state and fixing many of the local and political issues. New York has many problems as it divides politically from the three main regions being upstate, the city, and long island. This has cause many disagreements and calls for secession from each reason. Why? It's because they all feel like they are all being treated unfairly and neglected. What does that mean? Maybe there should be 3 new states not just one because there is so much not being done in Albany.
But what do you the resident of any of these regions think? Is there something local that upsets you? Probably, if your from New York your used to everything costing more than any other state. 8.625% Sales tax? Why are we paying that much? Why are the taxes over ten thousand dollars a home on Long Island? Where is the money going? to our schools? after school programs? why am I not seeing it?
Those are probably some questions you ask. Don't you think they should be answered? Why should someone from Upstate New York affect what goes on in Long Island and vice versa?
A lot of things need to be fixed on Long Island as young people move away because it is hard to start a life paying twice as much as other states. Is there something that you think should be changed on Long Island? Tell us what it is and if Long Island does become a state your problem may be fixed.
But what do you the resident of any of these regions think? Is there something local that upsets you? Probably, if your from New York your used to everything costing more than any other state. 8.625% Sales tax? Why are we paying that much? Why are the taxes over ten thousand dollars a home on Long Island? Where is the money going? to our schools? after school programs? why am I not seeing it?
Those are probably some questions you ask. Don't you think they should be answered? Why should someone from Upstate New York affect what goes on in Long Island and vice versa?
A lot of things need to be fixed on Long Island as young people move away because it is hard to start a life paying twice as much as other states. Is there something that you think should be changed on Long Island? Tell us what it is and if Long Island does become a state your problem may be fixed.
Regulatory-Industrial Complex
The Regulatory-Industrial complex is one of a set of interlocking political complexes nurtured by the nanny state to divide We the People along many different lines and to maintain control of OUR lives.
The major thrust of the Regulatory-Industrial Complex is to make sure that citizens DO NOT do the Wrong Thing by making it difficult to do business in most States of the USA. There are a plethora of government agencies, with highly compensated government employees and a powerful union to protect their interests. If you want to build a building and open a business, the nanny state ASSUMES that you will do the wrong thing and put roadblocks in your way; thereby discouraging you from pursuing your dreams.
The State of Long Island - The 21st Century State should be in the business of facilitating the development of project by helping people to Do The Right Thing! Instead of Regulatory Agencies we need to foster Assistance Agencies that operate under the assumption that people really do want to do the right thing.
Pursuing this action will significantly reduce taxes and reduce the influence of labor unions and other special interest groups that are strangling development and investment.
The major thrust of the Regulatory-Industrial Complex is to make sure that citizens DO NOT do the Wrong Thing by making it difficult to do business in most States of the USA. There are a plethora of government agencies, with highly compensated government employees and a powerful union to protect their interests. If you want to build a building and open a business, the nanny state ASSUMES that you will do the wrong thing and put roadblocks in your way; thereby discouraging you from pursuing your dreams.
Pursuing this action will significantly reduce taxes and reduce the influence of labor unions and other special interest groups that are strangling development and investment.
Homeschooling
I personally believe that the State of Long Island should look into ways of getting out of the US Federal Government "public" school system; which is saddled with powerful special interest groups, elected school boards, mayoral interference and labor unions to the disadvantage of our children. Not only that, but this system is hugely expensive, bureaucratic, ineffective and inefficient. You may see banner ads on this site for companies that offer online homeschooling. If you google online homeschooling you will get a ton of references. I believe that the State of Long Island should work with appropriate accrediting agencies to encourage the proliferation of such schools in the State of Long Island and therefore eliminate the need for a "public school system."
Homeschooling - a 21st Century idea for the 21st century State.
Homeschooling - a 21st Century idea for the 21st century State.
The American Legal System
The major focus of the the American legal system (aka, the rule of law) is two-fold; one is to find the person(s) who did the wrong thing, or is likely to do the wrong thing and then punish them retributively. This is done by sending people to jails, prisons, probation departments and other parts of the Police-Industrial complex. This complex includes the judiciary, prosecutors, jailors and a complex array of lawyers and government agencies. No wonder the United States has one of the highest rates of involvement of citizens in the police-industrial complex ranging from awaiting trial, being supervised by probation and parole, being in jails or prisons, being sanctioned by "orders of protection" and the like.
I have a hard time believing as some people do that our rates of incarceration is actually higher than the Peoples' Republic of China. Let's say the "land of the free and home of the brave" ranks up there as among the most egregious systems in the world.
I believe that the State of Long Island should figure out ways to opt out of this systemic mess. There are systems of Restorative Practice that creates a more humane way of dealing with each other when something goes awry - even seriously awry. I'll post more under the title Restorative Justice Practice.
The Police-Industrial Complex is one of the many reason why we are taxed to death and see little if any benefit from the system. As the 21st Century State - Long Island has the opportunity to lead the way to more humane, reasonable and cost effective methods of dealing with each other and our serious behavior problems.
Closely related to the Police-Industrial Complex is the Regulatory-Industrial Complex which is geared toward preventing people from doing the wrong thing. It assumes that unless the nanny state is there to stop them - people will habitually do the wrong thing. More on the Regulatory-Industrial Complex in my next post.
I have a hard time believing as some people do that our rates of incarceration is actually higher than the Peoples' Republic of China. Let's say the "land of the free and home of the brave" ranks up there as among the most egregious systems in the world.
I believe that the State of Long Island should figure out ways to opt out of this systemic mess. There are systems of Restorative Practice that creates a more humane way of dealing with each other when something goes awry - even seriously awry. I'll post more under the title Restorative Justice Practice.
The Police-Industrial Complex is one of the many reason why we are taxed to death and see little if any benefit from the system. As the 21st Century State - Long Island has the opportunity to lead the way to more humane, reasonable and cost effective methods of dealing with each other and our serious behavior problems.
Closely related to the Police-Industrial Complex is the Regulatory-Industrial Complex which is geared toward preventing people from doing the wrong thing. It assumes that unless the nanny state is there to stop them - people will habitually do the wrong thing. More on the Regulatory-Industrial Complex in my next post.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Freedom of Choice In Education
I believe that the people of Long Island should have the freedom to choose what educational options are best for their children. I don't know if it is possible, but I'd like to see an end to compulsory education embedded into the Constitution of the State of Long Island.I first found out about it in an article in YES Magazine. The concept is called Freeskool. I’m not sure if it is possible to end compulsory education, but I believe that the State of Long Island should allow parents to have options for educating their children. Homeschooling, religious training and other options should be available freely. It is time for We the People of Long Island to take back our children’s future. Here is one idea I personally like a lot.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Upstate New York wants to be freed
It seems like Long Island and Upstate New York are fighting the same battle. Both regions seem to be over taxed and under supported. This leaves many questions to supporters of both groups, who gets New York City? This seems to be the culprit of all the missing money in the state. Realistically Brooklyn and Queens are a physical part of Long Island but are a part of New York City.
This leaves a couple options, Upstate New York can be free while Long Island adopts the islands of Manhattan and Staten making a tri fecta of islands making a whole new state. But we'll see as time goes on, maybe everything will work out in Albany but its been over 200 years so maybe we should start looking towards the future.
While looking at this why don't you check out the secessionist movement in Upstate New York, you never know maybe we can both help each other.
http://www.facebook.com/unshackleupstate
This leaves a couple options, Upstate New York can be free while Long Island adopts the islands of Manhattan and Staten making a tri fecta of islands making a whole new state. But we'll see as time goes on, maybe everything will work out in Albany but its been over 200 years so maybe we should start looking towards the future.
While looking at this why don't you check out the secessionist movement in Upstate New York, you never know maybe we can both help each other.
http://www.facebook.com/unshackleupstate
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Our Goals for 2010
I propose the following goals for the remainder of the year:
1) 1,000 LIKES on our Facebook page
2) 10 BLOGGERS actively blogging about LI51 on this BLOG.
3) 50 Really Enthusiastic People working for Statehood.
Are you willing to do one or all of the above?
1) 1,000 LIKES on our Facebook page
2) 10 BLOGGERS actively blogging about LI51 on this BLOG.
3) 50 Really Enthusiastic People working for Statehood.
Are you willing to do one or all of the above?
Friday, September 3, 2010
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