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As a former resident of an American Indian Reservation, I would like to see a genuine charter city set-up here is the USA. Particularly in the vast open western states on a reservation. Unlike what we have now, the city would not be administered by the BIA, or any tribal government. All peoples would be represented in this form of government. This could bring much needed economic growth and prosperity to a land and people who could greatly benefit from it.
— Eric M Huffman · Aug 13, 10:30 AM · #
I am a mechanical engineer, and a US/Canadian dual citizen.
I have found that the political/economic climate for manufacturing in North America at large is terrible. People who speak blissfully about “free trade” neglect the fact that the USA/Canada is downright hostile towards manufacturing corporations.
I would like to see a charter city created somewhere, perhaps in South America or somewhere in Canada. Such a city could be created to be very friendly to business, and would potentially be a haven for established corporations and entrepreneuers alike.
I would move to such a city in a heartbeat.
— michael murphy · Aug 20, 09:36 AM · #