[Stat-boy]

“I don’t think people in this area will take to the idea of Government telling you where to live.”

It will not be as overt as the Soviet Union. Instead, living outside of the city will become ever more expensive via taxes and fees targeting such a choice.

For example, a restored farmhouse will be very expensive to sell if it requires $100K of work in order to meet Federal code.

[Girlene]

For example, a restored farmhouse will be very expensive to sell if it requires $100K of work in order to meet Federal code.

That's my fear. I believe one of the things being kicked around with the cap and trade bill were mandatory energy evaluations, to be compared to some "federal standard". Another possibility was a requirement to meet these "standards" before you could sell. Like you said, it could force those of us who live in old farmhouses to either stay put, or lose a ton of money to sell.