An amendment to protect private property..
In light of Kelo v New London, we need something like this:
RIGHT TO REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Whereas the power to tax is
the power to destroy; Tax on all property, real and personal, except as
income or on sale or transfer, above one-tenth of one percent per annum
shall be prohibited.
- The taking of property by eminent domain
shall only be by just compensation for the purpose of the erection of
public infrastructure.
- Public property that is sold or
otherwise converted to private use within 20 years shall first be
offered to its original owner(s) or their heirs in substantially its
original condition at its original price of acquisition.
- Property
that is seized for non-payment of taxes must be speedily sold at
auction. Any amount above the tax owed and costs must be returned to
the owner.
- This article shall have no time limit on its ratification.
I say go for it.
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Posted on 2005-06-24 01:13:43.0
by matthew@triggerfinger.org
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