Posted on 06/23/2006 3:04:01 PM PDT by DaveTesla
Executive Order: Protecting the Property Rights of the American People
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to strengthen the rights of the American people against the taking of their private property, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to protect the rights of Americans to their private property, including by limiting the taking of private property by the Federal Government to situations in which the taking is for public use, with just compensation, and for the purpose of benefiting the general public and not merely for the purpose of advancing the economic interest of private parties to be given ownership or use of the property taken.
Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) The Attorney General shall:
(i) issue instructions to the heads of departments and agencies to implement the policy set forth in section 1 of this order; and
(ii) monitor takings by departments and agencies for compliance with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order.
(b) Heads of departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law:
(i) comply with instructions issued under subsection (a)(i); and
(ii) provide to the Attorney General such information as the Attorney General determines necessary to carry out subsection (a)(ii).
Sec. 3. Specific Exclusions. Nothing in this order shall be construed to prohibit a taking of private property by the Federal Government, that otherwise complies with applicable law, for the purpose of:
(a) public ownership or exclusive use of the property by the public, such as for a public medical facility, roadway, park, forest, governmental office building, or military reservation;
(b) projects designated for public, common carrier, public transportation, or public utility use, including those for which a fee is assessed, that serve the general public and are subject to regulation by a governmental entity;
c) conveying the property to a nongovernmental entity, such as a telecommunications or transportation common carrier, that makes the property available for use by the general public as of right;
(d) preventing or mitigating a harmful use of land that constitutes a threat to public health, safety, or the environment;
(e) acquiring abandoned property;
(f) quieting title to real property;
(g) acquiring ownership or use by a public utility;
(h) facilitating the disposal or exchange of Federal property; or
(i) meeting military, law enforcement, public safety, public transportation, or public health emergencies.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) authority granted by law to a department or agency or the head thereof; or
(ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with Executive Order 12630 of March 15, 1988.
(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 23, 2006.
"the rights of the American people" is generally understood to be a euphemism for American citizens (except by conspiracy moonbats who think it means NGO's).
Pretty much most all the threads documenting information concerning the numerous legislation, bills, documents, government website information, etc., has been moved to chat.
Many of these threads have information on the corridor (with some maps). The thread below is quite lenghty, but just look for the maps. Maybe smartass or hedgetrimmer can direct you to a specific post (and I know they probably have other threads to which they can direct you).
North American Union to Replace USA? ("is this the plan?" alert!)
How might this effect the Govt's ability to build a wall on OUR southern border ?
The TTC will be for public use and public benefit and there will be no tax money involved.
"Does this trump that Men in Black decision?? Hope so. America is built on the ability of Americans to have private property and land."
The President cannot overrule the Supreme Court.
Thank you. That's why I'll never forget it.
Hopefully by this time next year it will have been overturned by SCOTUS but I'm not holding my breath.
I hope so too. But, like you, I won't hold my breath. I just wonder how many more of our rights they will manage to take from us before we wake up one fine sunny morning and realize, they've all been taken.
The feds have always had that ability.
Only if I drive on it. If you drive on it, then I can take I-35, since it won't be so damned congested, as it is now.
No one will be forced to drive on the TTC.
Stroke of the Pen...law of the land..kinda cool
Seems to me there is alot of private land on the border.
Dang, I forgot about the road.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654601/posts?page=111#111
Oh, yeah. That's right. It was all explained to us at our last convention. Sorry I forgot. I'm too busy trying to figure out how we can control everyone for fun and profit because the average American's life is just a laugh a minute.
Sigh. It's tiresome..but funny!
From what I've read, most the southern border is government owned.
There is. Most of it is populated with scrub-brush, Gila monsters, cacti, and scrawny cattle.
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