With tensions between ranchers and the federal government at an all time high, one state is considering taking the fight on behalf of it’s citizens to Washington D.C.
Inhabited by many of the people who have had their livelihoods threatened or outright destroyed by intrusive government practices, the state of Utah is debating whether to file a lawsuit against the feds in the state legislature. Such a lawsuit would challenge the legitimacy of the federal government’s claims to public lands in the state.
Naturally, the proposed case against Washington has sparked controversy amongst proponents of ranchers’ rights. Some argue that the costly nature of such a lawsuit – estimated to be $14 million – could end up hurting the state more than it helps, urging caution before they move forward with it.
Others like State Representative Mel Brown, however, say that it is unseemly to talk about people’s rights as if they were a matter of dollars and cents. “The cost in my mind shouldn’t even be a discussion. It’s trivial,” he said, before adding “How can you put price on self-determination and freedom?”
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I hope they go after it. The federal government has forgotten who they serve and who their real bosses are. They act like the land belongs to them personally not the American people. The land should belong to the states in which they are found.
it is the feds opening up these lands to minning and enegery recovery. It is the feds that issure the permits and profit.
Reagan appointed the sagebrush rancher rebellion leader to lead the Department of the Interior and BLM
The Federal Government doesn’t “Own Anything” outside of The District of Columbia, They only manage the land for “The Taxpayer”! They are doing a terrible job at it, they need to be fired & outsourced to people who know what their doing!
John White That’s all. Can’t do nothing mite?
there’s lots more. But you know. mite .Guess I do
Leonard Eacker Perfect, you covered it all. Thanks
I hope they do and the other states should be in there too
Barbara Huck This one will be submitted the 20th! Needs 100,000 signatures, then 60 votes in the Senate. Thank you all for your help! We MUST succeed! http://www.thefederalistpapers.org/us/former-prosecutor-ted-cruz-publishes-76-count-indictment-against-obamas-lawlessness
http://nutbarfactor.com/2016/02/02/is-the-military-getting-ready-to-remove-obama-from-office/