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Whistleblower and Former US Citizen Elated to Have Renounced Citizenship

Christchurch, New Zealand (PRWEB) March 18, 2005

Harmon Wilfred, exiled former US citizen and whistleblower, renounced his US citizenship with what he says is an “unbelievable sense of freedom” and is looking forward to his future as a citizen of the world community. The businessman, who has lived in New Zealand since August 2001, made an oath of renunciation before the US Consulate General in Auckland, on March 1, 2005.

A statement of renunciation of US citizenship is permanent and irreversible.

Wilfred will be temporarily “stateless” while he and his Canadian wife, Carolyn, are being considered for NZ residency. Born in the US State of Kentucky and raised in Ohio, he is an honorably discharged veteran of the Vietnam era and spent over 20 years of his business life in Colorado before moving on to Canada in 1998, and then to New Zealand in 2001.

He says he feels a tremendous sense of relief to be completely disassociated from the United States Government. “I feel genuinely free for the first time in decades. I am no longer associated with the Patriot Act, Department of Homeland Security, the illegal invasion of Iraq, the unlawful detention and torture of innocent people by the US military and the CIA, and all other US violations of human rights, either within its borders or around the world.”

During his 40 minute meeting with the US Consulate General in Auckland, Wilfred was advised against being “prejudiced towards a short term position” and cautioned about the long term seriousness of his actions.

Wilfred says his view is anything but short term. “The recent actions of the US Government and my own long term experience of egregious judicial and political abuses have permanently undermined my respect for America.” See www.harmonwilfred.com for more information about Mr. Wilfred’s whistleblower activities and legal actions.

“During my conversation with the Consul it became clear that my renunciation is not an isolated case, even in a small country like New Zealand. It also challenged the view that Americans who have renounced their citizenship since the start of the Iraq war are either young activists or political crazies. It was stated that most are mature, educated and responsible members of the world community.”

Since arriving in New Zealand, Wilfred has been involved in the development of wireless data transmission, Broadband Powerline Communication (BPL) and Internet Telephony. He also oversees the development of humanitarian projects on behalf of his wife’s estate under the La Famia Foundation and is currently working with several charitable trusts to trial his newly proposed family/community support initiative in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Wilfred says, “Contrary to US Government persuasion … there is life after US citizenship.”

Issued on behalf of Harmon Wilfred by Nick Early, RESTORE New Zealand Ltd, Phone 03 365 1243.

Further information:

Meri Gibson

Phone: 03 351 5600

Mobile: 027 227 3979

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Does shutting down Big 3 put our national security at risk?

Question by Visions_Of_Johanna: Does shutting down Big 3 put our national security at risk?
It’s easy to say “let ’em fail”, but what will happen to our national security (especially since we are still at war) if we lose our manufacturing capabilities? The auto companies played a crucial role during WWII. If we just let them shut down now, this would have serious consequenses for our national defense. I personally don’t think the Big 3 should get any bailout money unless bad management gets the heave-ho and new management and the UAW renegotiate their unsustainable compensation packages. The times, they are a-changin’.

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Answer by DA2009
Obviously you don’t know the process……if we let them fail, they won’t just up and leave..

more than likely the debt holders continue operations and keep the company going (with major changes in management of course)

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I am not from the USA but don’t you have an amendment that states church/state separation?

Why does all your money have that motto printed on it and why does the president have to swear to god (or whatever reference is made to god) when he/she gets inaugurated?

Isn’t that a violation of your constitution or am I just not informed?

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I agree completely. I feel that we should not only have the “Freedom of Religion” but also the “Freedom FROM Religion”. amirite?

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Ways that the Constitution helps protect our rights?

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