For sale: the world’s smallest country with its own flag, stamps, currency and passports.
Apply to Prince Michael of Sealand if you want to run your own storm-tossed nation — even if it is just a wartime fort perched on two concrete towers in the North Sea.
Built in World War Two as an anti-aircraft base against German bombers, the derelict platform was taken over 40 years ago by retired army major Paddy Roy Bates who went to live there with his family.
Imagine this: You could declare everyone who is a citizen, with strict requirements (and no illegal immigration) to be an “Ambassador” and all embassadors are allowed to own whatever firearms they feel they need.
Instant by-pass of US federal firearms laws, including Class 3.
No price is listed, however, which leads me to believe that the old saying “If you have to ask, it costs too much” is probably in effect here.
Found @ Samizdata
All over the world, libertarians are smashing their piggy banks open and digging for change in the couch cushions in hopes that maybe they can scrape enough cash together to buy it.
I thought they were going to do well as an internet haven outside any countries’ jurisdiction…
Guess not