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states that seem close to ratifying the amendment, there are several others that are moving far more cautiously on the measure. Leaders in New Hampshire, long known for its motto, ‘Live Free or Die,’ have made the headlines by saying that they intend to secede from the United States rather than give up their freedom to foreigners in Europe and beyond. They have threatened a lawsuit on the constitutionality of the amendment, rather than joining in the effort.”
    “A small but vocal minority disputes this position, however,” he continued. The scene shifted to a small group of picketers. “This group outside the Capitol Building in Concord, New Hampshire disagree s with the majority opinion. Let’s go live to Jim Lordes.”
    “Hi,” said the on-site reporter to the camera. “This is Jim Lordes in Concord, New Hampshire. I’m here in front of the Capitol Building with Richard Smithson, who is leading a group that is picketing the state’s legislature.”
    The camera shot panned out to include Smithson. “What can you tell us about what’s going on here?” asked the reporter.
    “Hi Jim,” replied Smithson. “We’re here today to try to talk some sense into our elected officials. Like any New Hampshire native, I live by the motto, ‘Live Free or Die.’ There comes a time, though, where everyone has to rally together for the common good. The time has passed for us to fight amongst ourselves. We’ve got to come together to fight the aliens that are headed our way. It’s hard to live free when you’re dead.”
    “There you have it,” announced Jim Lordes. “At least a few voices are willing to put aside the past to help build a better future. Back to you, Anna...”
     
     
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Chapter Five
     

KIRO-TV, Channel 7, Seattle, WA, February 3, 2020
    “Closer to home,” Anna St. Cloud reported, “ Governor George Shelby has called the legislature together for a special session to debate the 28th Amendment. The legislature was supposed to be on a recess for the next month and a half, but the governor called them back so that the issue could be debated as quickly as possible. Here’s what the governor had to say.” The picture shifted to Governor Shelby, seated behind the desk in his office.
    “I hope that our legislature rapidly ratifies this measure,” Governor Shelby said. “As we saw a little more than a year ago, the world is too small for bickering amongst ourselves. The world needs to look at the big picture and move forward together, and the United States needs to lead this process.”
    “W e have an historic opportunity before us today,” he continued. “So far, 37 states have ratified the constitutional amendment that will let the United States join the Terran World Government. I feel that this is the single most important piece of legislation that has come before me in my entire public service career. My fellow Washingtonians, our world is in more peril now than even at the height of the Cold War, when the United States and the U.S.S.R. stared at each other across the tips of their nuclear missiles. We need this legislation in order to continue to lead this effort. If we don’t lead and bring all of our economic might with us, it is unlikely that the world will be prepared when the Drakuls come.”
    “I come before you today to ask you to exercise your rights as citizens and voters of this great State of Washington, a state that has known its share of conflict and war recently, more so than any other state in almost 75 years. Email your legislators and tell them to vote for the amendment as quickly as they are able. If you have a minute, call them and do the same, so that they know you are serious. I have called the legislature back to work to debate this issue; let them know where you stand! I can think of no greater honor than for this state to be the 38th and deciding state to ratify the amendment. I implore all of the citizens and members of the legislature to make this