Declaring independence means you no longer want or need the government to pass laws to protect you from yourself. It means you are happy to take the risks and bear the consequences of your own, freely chosen actions.

Okay, but here’s some consequences of declaring “independence”:

You’ll have to get your own electric power instead of using our transmission lines in the Commons.

You’ll need a Buck Rogers jet pack to get around so you don’t end up tresspassing on our roads in the Commons. Either that, you you need to pay a toll for every mile you drive.

If some jerks break into your house, don’t call 9-11. Maybe you can retain a private detective to get your stuff back. And pray you don’t have a fire.