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Could a law that confiscates property be legitimate and consummate with individual American rights?

Yes, but you must be reimbursed.

Thinking isn't one of your strong suits, huh?

I outlined the concept of government deriving it's power from the people and that's that's your retort?!

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I outlined the concept of government deriving it's power from the people and that's that's your retort?!

Give me one case that shows your analysis that the gov't doesn't have the power to regulate smoking in a restaurant. Just one, then we can discuss the legalities.