Nothing against New Hampshire, but it seems to me there is a better choice for a Free State. Having lived most of my life in Texas and New Mexico (on a windy day I can spit across the border even now), I think Texas makes more sense.
I see a problem.
RACISM.
PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
23% of people there think Obama is still a Muslim. (Basically, you got a lot of stupid people.)
All huge hurdles.
How do I know this? 2 1/2 years spent at Fort Hood, TX.
The racism I won't argue about. Of course, I haven't been in a state yet that I didn't see some sign of it, and having spent time in the South, Texas has nothing you won't find as bad or worse elsewhere. Have you ever been to Alabama?
Prison Industrial Complex? With Ron Paul as president of the Republic, that would change.
As far as 23% of Texans believing B.O. is Muslim, well, I suspect that falls under the category of 98% of all statistics being made up on the spot to promote an agenda.
Dude, judging the entire state based on your experiences in Ft. Hood, or the ones you met in jail is weak. (The guy with the Texas tattoo on his face was probably an Okie who lost a bet on OU and Texas). You were surrounded by criminals and soldiers - not the best and brightest, or even the average citizen.
Try this. Build your fence around New Hampshire, and around Texas, cut off trade with the US, (which is a good possibility if either were to secede) and see which one lasts longer.