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.
To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be , for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings;--And
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof
The BLM did NOT take away grazing land. You can not take away from someone else what you already own. The BLM assered the owners rights of the federal government to use that land in the manner the owner thought was the best use of that land.
The turtles aren’t a reason; the turtles are an excuse.
(Just in case it’s not obvious to anyone reading here).
You’ve provided some excellent posts and information on this thread. Thank you!