Point Roberts Resident Asked Biden for Secession

[okfine]

"As the community continues to struggle, the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president is now calling for the secession of Point Roberts from the union"

“We can become the Citizens Republic of Point Roberts,” Brian Calder told the Optimist.

“Abandoned by both countries, it’s time to consider drafting our own charter and constitution and become an independent nation.”

Has anyone ever been to Point Roberts, Washington?
It is 22 miles South of downtown Vancouver, BC but was claimed by the US in a border dispute with Canada.

Chamber president wants ‘Citizen’s Republic’ of Point Roberts

In June, Brian Calder wrote a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and state legislators asking for the resumption of Canadians being allowed to work in Point Roberts part-time.

www.nsnews.com

 

[okfine]

Point Roberts, Washington - Wikipedia

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[Crepitus]

"As the community continues to struggle, the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president is now calling for the secession of Point Roberts from the union"

“We can become the Citizens Republic of Point Roberts,” Brian Calder told the Optimist.

“Abandoned by both countries, it’s time to consider drafting our own charter and constitution and become an independent nation.”

Has anyone ever been to Point Roberts, Washington?
It is 22 miles South of downtown Vancouver, BC but was claimed by the US in a border dispute with Canada.

Chamber president wants ‘Citizen’s Republic’ of Point Roberts

In June, Brian Calder wrote a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and state legislators asking for the resumption of Canadians being allowed to work in Point Roberts part-time.

www.nsnews.com

It's own nation of 1200 people?

 

[okfine]

It's own nation of 1200 people?

Just think if we went to war with Canada, what would they do?

It's all a joke.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

I believe every state should be allowed to secede, so I have no problem with this place seceding.

 

[okfine]

To get to Point Roberts, WA you have to drive through Canada to get there...

Getting Here — Visit Point Roberts

How to travel to Point Roberts, Washington by car, boat or chartered plane.

www.visitpointroberts.com

If a Canadian wants to work there, they have to go through Customs.

 

[Independentthinker]

"As the community continues to struggle, the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president is now calling for the secession of Point Roberts from the union"

“We can become the Citizens Republic of Point Roberts,” Brian Calder told the Optimist.

“Abandoned by both countries, it’s time to consider drafting our own charter and constitution and become an independent nation.”

Has anyone ever been to Point Roberts, Washington?
It is 22 miles South of downtown Vancouver, BC but was claimed by the US in a border dispute with Canada.

Chamber president wants ‘Citizen’s Republic’ of Point Roberts

In June, Brian Calder wrote a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and state legislators asking for the resumption of Canadians being allowed to work in Point Roberts part-time.

www.nsnews.com

Sounds like insurrectionists to me. When are they going to be indicted?

 

[Moonglow]

I believe every state should be allowed to secede, so I have no problem with this place seceding.

They signed a contract so breaking away is rather difficult if both parties do not agree.