Re[2]: [at-l] Re: Access

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     I know this thread has already been retired, but just to follow on 
     Saunterer's point in a way that might have some relevance for the 
     future:
     
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     The organization of government in the United States places all powers 
     not specifically granted to the federal government in the hands of the 
     various state governments and/or the people.
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     The federal government can designate land it controls as it wishes, 
     but it cannot seek to control state or privately held land without a 
     mandate connecting it back to The Constitution Of The United States of 
     America and the exercise of rights or fulfillment of duties contained 
     therein. Thus: No duty -- no mandate. No mandate -- no control. No 
     control -- no designation.
     
     Hoping not to appear too pedantic....
     Sloetoe
     
     


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Subject: Re: [at-l] Re: Access
Author:  bullard@northnet.org at ima
Date:    11/21/99 2:26 PM


Ron, Ron, Ron...... What did you eat for breakfast that would lead you to 
believe such malarky? The *Federal* Government doesn't own your *State* 
Parks. Even if there was such a secret plot they would have to convert it 
to a National Park first. Someone was really pulling your leg.
     
Saunterer
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