Tag: Property Rights

An Infringement on Private Property Rights

November 2, 2024

by John Yannacci

In my previous op-ed, I explained where natural resource inventories come from; in this one, I will explain why they are an infringement on private property rights. Chances are that your town has done a natural resource inventory (NRI); most have. At its core, an NRI is a map that is laid over your town … Read more

Opposing ‘Evict First, Ask Questions Later’

October 16, 2024

by The Rutherford Institute

Attorneys for The Rutherford Institute have asked the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse the U.S. District Court’s ruling in Murphy v. Delaware, Justices of the Peace, which dismissed the lawsuit and granted quasi-judicial immunity to constables who knowingly evicted the wrong person—a blind man—and left him homeless with his daughters during a snowstorm. On appeal, Institute attorneys argue … Read more

The Presumption of Liberty

October 6, 2024

by Wanjiru Njoya

The presumption of liberty is an established liberal tradition according to which any restrictions on individual liberty require justification. Gerald Gaus and Shaun Nichols depict this as a principle of “natural liberty,” a “general presumption in favor of freedom of action.” As they explain, if natural liberty is a general presumption we expect, it to … Read more

An Orwellian Reinterpretation of Human Rights

September 18, 2024

by Wanjiru Njoya

Ludwig von Mises depicts the aim of revolutionary socialism as: “to clear the ground for building up a new civilization by liquidating the old one.” One of the main strategies in liquidating a civilization involves dismantling its legal and philosophical foundations. This role is fulfilled by activists who embark upon “sabotage and revolution” by subverting the meaning of words: “The … Read more

Squatter Dilemma Defies Common Sense

March 24, 2024

by Ray Cardello

You have a beautiful home filled with memories of your family growing up. You pay the mortgage, taxes, utilities, and whatever is needed for upkeep. Along with the memories, your home is filled with pride. You have planned a two-week family vacation, and your home will be vacant during your absence. Years ago, this would not be a concern.

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A Guy Writing Love Letters to Marxism Might not be the Best Candidate to be a Federal Judge

November 7, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

One of the things that often goes under the radar is the appointment and confirmation of federal judges. The process is near constant, but unless the appointee came from a Republican, the media shows little interest, but the bench continues to be a front in the war on liberty whether we are watching or not.

Betrayal of Property Rights by Government Is Stealing

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

by Op-Ed

Mao’s Agrarian reform growing into Klaus Swab’s WEF, Great Reset and the UN Agenda 30 plans will control every aspect of our lives. The Harold Ware Communist Party Cell planted in the Agriculture Department in 1933 sprouted the American “War on The Farmers.”

The Supreme Court’s New Decision on “Taking Property”

June 22, 2023

by Op-Ed

In the next few weeks, the Supreme Court will be finishing up its October Term. The term gets its name from the fact that it begins Oct. 1. The next few columns will unpack some of the court’s most important decisions.

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (03/09/23)?

March 10, 2023

by Judy Aron

We learned that it was a really good day for gun rights, school choice, property rights preservation, and saying NO to things like carbon taxes and green energy schemes. Republicans were truly in the majority today, and we accomplished some very good things!

Don’t Trust the Government with Your Privacy, Property, or Your Freedoms

January 18, 2023

by Op-Ed

How do you trust a government that continuously sidesteps the Constitution and undermines our rights? You can’t.

The Neiman Marxists Make a Move On US Property Owners

November 10, 2021

by Steve MacDonald

Sandy from the Block (AOC) is back to promote a federalization of property. She is proposing that the Government needs to, well, here, you can listen to the nutty on your own.

On Evictions, the Answer Is More Property Rights, Not Fewer

August 10, 2021

by Op-Ed

The Center for Disease Control’s plainly unconstitutional eviction moratorium, begun in the Trump administration and continued by President Biden, is much more than a presidential abandonment of the rule of law.

And Here We Are at Atlas Shrugged

May 7, 2021

by Skip

The first time I read Atlas Shrugged (disclaimer: yes, you could cut a couple of hundred pages out of it and liven up a goodly part of it and it still would be impactful), DCE at Weekend Pundit said I’d need anti-depressants for the first 100 pages as it was at the beginning of Obama’s first term – and now at his third term, I don’t dare pick it up again.

College Students: Stealing Other People’s Stuff is an Acceptable Form of ‘Protest’

September 11, 2020

by Skip

The Declaration of Independence, in part, starts off with “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The word happiness was swapped in for “property” at the last minute because it “flowed better.” The NH State Constitution is much clearer on the point.

Bernie’s “Make Billionaires Pay Act” Proving “Taxation is Theft” Really is a Thing

August 12, 2020

by Skip

The operative question should always be: “Who Chooses?” You or someone whose decision you will have to follow? “Taxation is Theft” is but one answer to that question.

NH Gov. Chris Sununu Vetoes Democrat’s Latest Red Flag Law – HB687 [Updated]

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has vetoed HB 687, the Democrat’s latest red flag law. A bill that turned strangers into informants with the power to deny you your rights to property or due process because of their opinion.

The Left Can’t Tolerate People with Opposing Political Views

August 6, 2020

by Op-Ed

To The Jim Mayotte family of Sandbornton: I personally understand your grief. Have faith that this act does not represent the majority of us who live in and love our Lakes Region. Readers would not know of your loss or the previous destruction of your property (is this how Portland started?) and that of others if not for these letters.

If Democrats Insist on Not Arresting Lawbreakers Why Should We Follow Any of Their Laws?

February 18, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

Lifting a nation from the third world to the second and then the first requires a commitment by the people and their elected leaders. You need to defend property rights, have an independent judiciary, and the rule of law-laws that apply to everyone. Even Democrats or one of their potential electorates.

Virginia: “Our entire Bill of Rights has been under assault”

February 15, 2020

by Op-Ed

As a member of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Rick Goodman has led a grassroots effort in his county to have Prince William County established as a Constitutional County by resolution of the Board of Supervisors in late 2019.

Animal Owners Gather to Change Pelham Animal Ban

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019

A group named “Restore Pelham Property Rights” hosted an event to boost awareness of their sponsored Citizen’s Petition at the Pelham Saddlery yesterday to protect “Family Farming” in Pelham. The group describes themselves as “a group of concerned citizens dedicated to restoring property rights and our right to family farm in Pelham. Our goal is … Read more