The Property Rights Newsletter April 23, 2010 - Issue #565 "Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life; secondly, to liberty; thirdly to property; together with the right to support and defend them in the best manner they can." - Samuel Adams | ||||
![]() Eminent Domain: Utah's Bid to Take Back Its Land. Gov. Gary Herbert signed two bills authorizing efforts to invoke eminent domain as a way to reclaim land from the U.S. government, which owns more than 60% of Utah. Lawmakers say the gambit could lead to a court ruling that permits Utah to take back valuable parcels, including a coal-rich plateau, from the feds. CO: Proposed Lakewood Smoking Ban Update. Smoking in Tobacco Stores, Hookah Bars will be illegal? GA: Christian Coalition slams tobacco tax idea. The GCC believes that the only justification for sales or use taxes is the exclusive need for government revenue, and is not a tool to control lifestyle, health, or the environment. KS: Senate Bill 516, Proposed Tobacco Tax Increases Will Backfire, says Premium Cigar Association. NC: Want Revenge - Here are the Guilty and the Heroes. SC: Lexington council on verge of easing smoking rules. Initial approval given to snuffing out part of law. SC: Spartanburg City Council split on smoking ban. Staff to research implications; issue might not resurface until fall. Canada: Mike Kennedy v. Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Docket 33442. Supreme Court rejects appeal on smoking in private club. Switzerland: New ban just hit and they've already had 40,000 Swiss sign up as club members at private clubs that will allow smoking. UK: Children are being used as a smokescreen. Campaigners will not be happy until Britain is completely cigarette-free, says Alexander Chancellor. UK: Freedom2Choose: Eddie Douthwaite's interview with Leith. World Conference against Prohibition: Watch the Videos! ![]() Watch: The New War Against Classic Mixed Drinks. Watch: Reason.tv's Nanny of the Month: NY Salt-Banner Felix Ortiz. | ||||
![]() His haunting original music video about war, Aftermath. Thanks for reminding us that good men died for our freedom and property rights. | ||||
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