Porc Fest Wrapup

Jun 29, 2009 08:16

The Free State Project's 2009 Porcupine Freedom Festival has come to a close. It was another record shattering event. The last incomplete data I had indicated right at 500 registrations. I saw a number of people walking around without name tags (likely unregistered), and talked to several who said they never registered. Maybe there were 600 ( Read more... )

philosophy, music, free state project, liberty, theology

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You didn't plan it??? etc. tlekas June 29 2009, 23:47:56 UTC
Varrin,

Alicia and I were sure you knew what Sam would say and that you took advantage of it in your paradigms talk.

Both you and Sam did an excellent job during your talks. I have been concerned that some of the civil disobedience activities done by some of the FSP movers have not been a net positive. Sam was clearly prepared to make something positive of his actions even if he did not have them planned out. I had not followed his situation. I just knew that someone in Keene was arrested for video taping something. I have just been to busy with all I have been doing. I am glad that there were many people who were paying attention to support Sam.

I don't know what Sam's plans or religious views are but I suspect he could do an excellent job of something like Prison Fellowship. He could probably accomplish more net good pushing further for freedom but whatever he does I believe he will do well.

Let me know what the family thought of the little intro I provided and if they want to follow up with it at some point.

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Re: You didn't plan it??? etc. varrin June 30 2009, 17:33:48 UTC
I only knew what Sam had done and figured he'd tell the story. But he and I didn't discuss either of our topics or philosophical leanings before we spoke (well, he heard mine, but I don't think he adjusted his speech based on that).

I like the Prison Fellowship idea. Sam clearly has significant Christian ethics (philosophically, he sounds Buddhist which is rather compatible with Christian theology). And I tend to agree that he'll do whatever he does well. I was impressed.

The fam liked the intro. I think I'll let it sink in for a little bit and then we'll see about a next step. Won't be in July...

V-

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