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To: SF Republican

Technically, it’s FedLand, not Texas. It’s surrounded by Texas, but it is Federal land and Fed laws apply.


290 posted on 04/20/2007 2:10:33 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

Just like any military base.


297 posted on 04/20/2007 2:13:22 PM PDT by RadioAstronomer (Senior and Founding Member of Darwin Central)
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To: Spktyr
Technically, it’s FedLand, not Texas. It’s surrounded by Texas, but it is Federal land and Fed laws apply.

Has Texas surrendered its rights to the Johnson Space Center? Otherwise the mere fact that the Feds own it does not make it a Federal enclave. Because Texas was a sovereign nation before joining the union, the Federal Government never "owned" Texas land.

I know of Military Bases where the State of Texas has surrendered its sovereign authority, so a DWI there can be a Federal crime. I wouldn't be surprised if the Feds demanded such a surrender in exchange for the billions they have spent at Johnson Space Center.

320 posted on 04/20/2007 2:20:54 PM PDT by Pilsner
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