Bears Foil Libertarian Utopia in New Hampshire

The Plot to Liberate a Town and Some Bears

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In the quaint town of Grafton, New Hampshire, a libertarian dream was about to unfold. The Free State Project envisioned a utopia where 20,000 libertarians would create a haven of freedom and limited government. However, an unexpected foe emerged—not the IRS or the EPA, but bears. Yes, bears.

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As William Vanderson chronicles in his captivating book "A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear," the story of Grafton becomes a bizarre and fascinating tale. Vanderson describes how libertarians flocked to the town, seeking a place where they could live their beliefs unhindered. But alongside the influx of humans came an influx of bears, drawn to the town's abundant garbage and lack of hunting regulations.

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At first, the libertarians welcomed the bears as symbols of their free-market paradise. However, as bear encounters escalated and property was damaged, the utopian vision began to crumble. Conflicts between humans and wildlife grew, highlighting the challenges of balancing individual rights with the safety and well-being of an entire community.