Protecting Private Property, a 45 min. lecture
Richard Epstein, author of Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain, speaking at the Hoover Institution. Mr. Epstein is an entertaining and engaging speaker. The 45 minutes go [...]
Australian Farmer starves self, demands property rights
Day 52 - Peter Spencer Ends Hunger Strike 1/12/10, Peter's announcement "I’m determined, determined to make these politicians answer to the people." Update: I have decided to make this post [...]
Columbia Gets a Lesson in Property Rights
The university tried to invoke eminent domain to seize land. Columbia University is one of New York's largest landowners, and perhaps the one with the most to gain from the [...]
It’s time to reconsider oppressive zoning
This is as relevant as ever. Emphasis is mine. USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), July, 1996 by George W. Liebmann Individuals should be allowed to use a [...]
Cornerstone of Liberty: Property Rights in 21st Century America
Aside from being the title of a book, this is an excellent 1.5 hour symposium on property rights and the consequences of progressivism hosted by the CATO Institute. Part of [...]
What is property?
Property has a broader definition than most people realize. If we do not fully understand what it is, we cannot protect our rights, and will ultimately become slaves to the [...]
Warning: Moratorium on Knoxville City zoning variances
Few citizens realize the power wielded by local governments until they attempt to make use of their own property. A pattern of Supreme Court decisions dating back to the 1920's has eroded [...]
New London’s lies
The infamous trampling of the Constitution known as Kelo v. New London was supposed to be absolutely necessary and urgently needed to spur economic development, increase tax revenue, and usher in a [...]
Using the power of the state to shut down churches
The state now has the power to shut down any church of its choosing. Alarmist you say? Think again. The Supreme Court's Kelo v. New London ruling opened the door. [...]
The story of Wayne Hage, Government harassment and abuse of power
The U.S. Forest Service encroached on Mr. Hage's property and demanded that he relinquish his land. Although Mr. Hage won every court case, at a cost of over $150,000 the [...]
