To the People of Alberta,

I am reaching out to you not as a politician or as someone seeking to diminish your independence, but as a fellow believer in the principles of liberty, accountability, and the rights of the people.

Alberta is a proud province with deep roots, rich culture, and a resilient people. But today, I ask you to consider a bold question:
      What if Alberta were to become the 51st state of the United States?

This is not about erasing Alberta's identity. It is about guaranteeing that your freedoms, your livelihoods, and your future can never be taken away by distant governments or political shifts beyond your control.

Why statehood matters

• Guaranteed rights: As a U.S. state, your freedoms would be protected by the Constitution—the strongest legal safeguard in the world. Rights enshrined there cannot be revoked by a majority vote or a passing government.
• A seat at the table: Alberta would gain full representation in Congress and the Electoral College. You would have direct influence over the laws and policies that affect you, rather than watching from the sidelines.
• Stronger economy: Joining the Union opens the door to the largest and most dynamic free market on Earth, while preserving your ability to govern your local economy as you see fit.
• True security: Today, the U.S. military indirectly protects much of the world. As a state, an attack on Alberta would be an attack on the United States, guaranteeing the full weight of American defense behind your people.

What this does not mean

• It does not mean losing your heritage or culture. Just as Texans are Texans and Vermonters are Vermonters, you would remain Albertans, while also being American.
• It does not mean being ruled by some unknown entity. The American federal system guarantees that states manage their own affairs while being united on the principles that protects us all.

The bigger picture

Alliances like NATO or the United Nations offer only aspirations of protection and unity. But aspirations are not guarantees. Statehood under the U.S. Constitution offers a permanent, enforceable framework that puts ultimate power where it belongs. With We the People.

You deserve more than to be subject to decisions made elsewhere, without your consent. You deserve more than aspirational promises.

You deserve the guarantees that come with being part of something better. An Experiment. A Union that is designed to preserve your freedoms and liberties forever.

The stars on our American flag each represent a state of the Union. Alberta could one day shine as the 51st star, not as a conquered land, but as a willing partner in the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known.

The choice must always be yours. But it is a choice worth discussing for your sake, and for the sake of all future Albertans.

Your future fellow American,

the silent rambler