[xzins]

(from page 369) For example in a lengthy letter written on May 17, 1788, to another influential Virginia federalist, Madison discussed what he saw as the many benefits adoption of the Constitution would bring to the West.196 Madison made no mention of the federal government retaining ownership of land, except perhaps for military purposes. 197 His focus was exclusively on how “the establishment of the new Govt. will thus promote the sale of the public lands”198 and “(t)he protection and security which the new Government promise to purchasers of the federal lands,”199 and the many other benefits that would flow from privatization. The universal desire was the land should be disposed of in accordance with the standards of public trust”

[xzins]

Since Nevada has been a state for approx. 150 years, the US had plenty of time to dispose of public lands in accord with the intent of the Founders.

That they haven’t, and an unimaginable 89% of Nevada is “held” by the Fed puts them in violation of their responsibilities under the Constitution.

[B4Ranch]

It goes back to the Confederation papers!

These videos are for people who don't yet understand why Cliven Bundy broke his agreement with the BLM. They show why the BLM should not even be managing the public lands of Nevada or any other state.

1of3 Stephen Pratt speaking to Sheriffs at WSSA conference

2of3 Stephen Pratt speaking to Sheriffs at WSSA conference

3of3 Stephen Pratt speaking to Sheriffs at WSSA conference

Here's one that shows why the Sheriff of Clark County is duty bound to keep the BLM and all Federal agents from arresting Cliven Bundy.

Steven Pratt, Bound by Oath to Support THIS Constitution,/a>

[hoosiermama]

You two need to crosslink your threads or add them to
the document thread
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3144533/posts

[BuckeyeTexan]

THANK YOU!

[xzins]

should have pinged you from the beginning to both the above conclusion and the entire article at the link

[Girlene]

Good find, xzins. Not sure how to convert the file.

I never thought much about federal land out west and really didn't realize how significant it was. Here's a map of the US public owned lands:
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.....and here's a map of lands held by the National Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Mangagment: