It’s not hard to imagine someone trying to sue the government because they don’t think the Department of Motor Vehicles has a right to know whether they wear glasses.

New Hampshire state Rep. Timothy Smith, on his concerns about adding the "right to live free from governmental intrusion" into the state's Constitution. Ten other states have adopted similar language, and in November, it's up to voters whether New Hampshire -- the "Live Free or Die" state -- will.

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New Hampshire state Rep. Timothy Smith, on his concerns about adding the "right to live free from governmental intrusion" into the state's Constitution. Ten other states have adopted similar language, and in November, it's up to voters whether New Hampshire -- the "Live Free or Die" state -- will.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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