[Carry_Okie]

I wish to add that the author fails to mention the "equal footing doctrine" for the admission of new States. Clearly, Nevada is not on an equal footing with Massachusetts with regard to land ownership.

I know you would not disagree.

[MamaTexan]

I wish to add that the author fails to mention the "equal footing doctrine" for the admission of new States.

He does mention it.(see post #35).

Nevada is not on an equal footing with Massachusetts with regard to land ownership. I know you would not disagree.

Actually, I would disagree, for the reason listed in the same post.