Happy Fourth of July

If the Florida Republic had to become its own sovereign state after the bottom falls out, we'd start with a few very simple American ideals to endure together.

Dear Fellow Expat:

Happy Fourth of July.

As a member of a military family, we have long celebrated this holiday above all others. Although I express my concerns about the direction of our nation… I remain thankful for my opportunity and freedom each morning.

The Florida Republic aims to extend these ideals each day.

Today is a reminder of what can be achieved when people stand up for decency and human rights.

The importance of keeping more of what is yours. Fundamental rights like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and unreasonable searches and seizures of property.

Of reasonable doubt and the presumption of innocence.

Of expansion of economic opportunity and standing up against know-it-all centralized planners who prevent free commerce.

Of self-representation and self-selection - the ability to choose oneself first in one’s pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.

If the Florida Republic established itself under a banner out of necessity one day… If America’s financial system collapsed and …