Well that is where we disagree.
There is a need for the federal government to own land, a military base being an example of that need. With the government owning a base, no state law, or county or city or private land owner is able to kick the government off of that land or restrict the use of that land.
Further, BLM is not abusing any authority. Rather it is asserting the private property rights of the federal government to use public lands in accordance with law. Specificly the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 and Title 43 of US code.
Art 1 Sec 8 gives the precise list of what the FedGov can own. Post roads and post offices, .mil bases, and 10 miles square for DC.
That’s it. Period. End of story.
The BLM arbitrarily took grazing land away from ranchers in this area because of a f**king turtle. One that may actually be better off with the ranchers using said land.
http://www.vinsuprynowicz.com/?p=80
I would also remind you that the NFA is no more Constitutional than your Grazing Act and for exactly the same reason. The length of time an unConstitutional Act has been on the books in no way lends it veracity or value.