The newest threat to property rights, which are the foundation of American liberty, is posed by H.R. 2388, "The National Heritage Areas Policy Act." Sponsored by Rep. Joel Hefley (R-Colo.), H.R. 2388 is due for a vote any day now. The bill sets up a process for the creation of National Heritage Areas. It dangles federal tax dollars under the noses of the states, essentially begging them to designate land as a Heritage Area. Once land is designated, it is subject to the whims and dictates of the National Park Service, setting the stage for myriad property rights abuses...