Libertarian healing

When observing people expressing anger over the election results, it is helpful to examine their reaction as loss and use the seven stages of grief model to put it in perspective.

The seven emotional stages of grief are understood to be shock or disbelief, denial, bargaining, guilt, anger, depression and acceptance/hope. Symptoms of grief can be emotional, physical, social or religious in nature. Anyone “stuck” in one stage for an extended period is generally advised to seek professional help.

Many people find getting involved in a new activity helps them deal with loss. Getting involved with the Libertarian Party could be a very effective way to do this.

Libertarians now control 20 percent of both houses and is projected to become a major force in New Hampshire politics due to the Free State Project bringing in people from other states.

People are comfortable with us now that they know Libertarians leave pillaging and plundering to the other political parties.

Democrats and Libertarians have much in common. Both want to stop senseless wars, legalize victimless crimes and marijuana, stop “pay for play” deals from inflating drug prices and many more issues.

You don’t have to become a full-fledged Libertarian to work with us. Most of our work is done on an issue-by-issue basis, so you can pick and choose your issues to pursue. Organizations such as the Free State Project, New Hampshire Libertarian Party and the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance would all be good places to start.

EDWARD W. SMITH

Concord