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Using COVID-19 To Undermine Rights?
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So many of the powers are inappropriate and unnecessary -- or should have been explained. One benefit of providing the reasoning is to see when the mayor has exceeded the intent.
The sale of alcohol has no connection with the spread of a virus.
The sale of firearms has no connection with the spread of a virus. Nor does this provision against such sales particularly restrain people from using weapons they have -- for whatever situation is anticipated under this law or edict.
The taking of property (and assuming title) is never ever supposed to be done -- except in certain circumstances -- but only with full compensation to the owner. Without this balance, the owner ends up with a greater burden by the government compared to other people.
It gets more concerning combining the unexplained/uncompensated taking of property along with the prohibition of sale of firearms. This makes it sound like the government is intending to take actions against common sense. Otherwise, and in general, people would likely be cooperative in supporting emergency actions.
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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostThe taking of property (and assuming title) is never ever supposed to be done -- except in certain circumstances -- but only with full compensation to the owner.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostOf course that almost never happens. Quite often the owner is given the rock bottom "market value" for their home (which is far less than what the owner could get selling it), and in egregious cases, the government looks for "flaws" in the house to drop the price further, or they'll condemn the house and evict the owner without paying a cent.
I heard that the true principle is something like this ...
If your property is taken by eminent domain to put up a shopping mall, they may try to pay you what the property is worth before the mall. But, in reality (overlooking the impropriety of taking your property for this purpose), you should be paid the increased value of properties nearby which weren't taken by eminent domain.
We have to fight to preserve our rights lest we become mere slaves. It might be needed to temporarily endure some encroachments. However, nothing being undertaken today should be treated as a normal mode of operation by the governments. Nor can we accept the next claim of an outbreak as an excuse to deny our rights.
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One thing I really do despise about Bad Orange Man is that he loves the eminent domain concept.Geislerminian Antinomian Kenotic Charispneumaticostal Gender Mutualist-Egalitarian.
Beige Federalist.
Nationalist Christian.
"Everybody is somebody's heretic."
Social Justice is usually the opposite of actual justice.
Proud member of the this space left blank community.
Would-be Grand Vizier of the Padishah Maxi-Super-Ultra-Hyper-Mega-MAGA King Trumpius Rex.
Justice for Ashli Babbitt!
Justice for Matthew Perna!
Arrest Ray Epps and his Fed bosses!
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Originally posted by NorrinRadd View PostOne thing I really do despise about Bad Orange Man is that he loves the eminent domain concept.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by seer View PostThis sounds draconian...My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View Postunfortunately, with orders to stay at home, people have more time to let their imaginations and fears run wild ...Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by seer View PostI'm surprised that Trump has not let his inner dictator out by declaring marshall law then suspending the November election.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostCareful with comments like that. Idiots like oxmixmudd and JimL won't realize you're joking.
But did you notice I am NOT the person starting this thread (nor do I intend to participate in it much)?My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostCareful with comments like that. Idiots like oxmixmudd and JimL won't realize you're joking.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostI am often accused of being given over to conspiracy theories concerning Donald T.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostCareful with comments like that. Idiots like oxmixmudd and JimL won't realize you're joking.
If Trump does cancel elections: "See, we told you he's an evil dictator!" If he doesn't: "Trump didn't do enough, see we told you he's incompetent!"
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