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Property Rights & Land issues
By Henry Lamb
Monday, June 25, 2007
An official delegation from the U.S. Government actually signed a U.N. document that says:
"Private land ownership is a principal instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and therefore contributes to social injustice.... Public control of land use is therefore indispensable...."
By Alan Caruba
Monday, December 4, 2006
Like the water in the well that goes dry, you don't miss it until it's gone and then it is just too late. In a society where our supermarkets overflow with food of every description, the notion that America is forcing its already small population of farmers, ranchers, and dairymen to quit must seem odd.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Friday, November 10, 2006
Open Letter to Chuck Strahl:
Dear Mr. Strahl:
The Ontario Landowners demand an end to the unending and relentless assault by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) against small rural businesses. It is becoming increasingly clear and evident that the CFIA is being manipulated by Corporate Canada to eliminate competition and monopolize the food industry. The recent CFIA actions against and closure of; bakeries, egg graders, goose farmers, woodlot owners, and greenhouse operators testify to this attack. The latest assault against small bakeries cannot, and will not be tolerated. The Landowners and rural people will not comply with CFIA's increasing appetite for the cannibalism of rural Canada.
Henry Lamb
Monday, October 9, 2006
They were sound asleep. Danny and Cindi Henshaw were awakened by a banging on the door at 5:00 am, on September 12. It was the game warden. Danny was arrested for "operating a mammalian hunting enclosure without a permit," and hauled off to be booked.
Henry Lamb
Monday, September 18, 2006
Another rebellion is brewing across the hinterland. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has targeted ranchers, farmers, horse owners, homesteaders, organic gardeners, and chicken-owning grandmas for participation in a new National Animal Identification System. The targets are unhappy, and are organizing to see that the USDA cannot force participation in this new high-tech USDA program.
Henry Lamb
Monday, September 4, 2006
It may go down in history as the worst idea of the century: the Security & Prosperity Partnership. In reality, it is a partnership for the perversions of national sovereignty and prosperity.
The so-called Security and Prosperity Partnership is designed to essentially erase the U.S. borders between Mexico and Canada, and instead, build a security fence around all of North America. What a joke. The U.S. has demonstrated its inability to control its own borders. Why would anyone in their right mind think for a moment that by entering into a partnership with Mexico and Canada, the border around all three nations would become any more secure than they are now?
Myths, Facts -- Truth:
The Bush Administration's efforts to cover up the North American Union
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center
Saturday, September 16, 2006
"Conspiracy theories." "Fringe nuts." "Lies." "Myths." These are the words being used by officials of the Bush Administration and others to brand those who have reported on the activities of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP), currently operating out of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Opponents have charged the SPP will result in the establishment of a North American Union, much on the same lines as the European Union.
By Alan Caruba
Monday, August 21, 2006
The problem with the Bush administration is that not enough of its officials have read the U.S. Constitution. Take, for example, Section 2 of Article 2. When dealing with foreign nations, it says that the President "shall have the power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur
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By Shu Bartholomew
Monday, August 21, 2006
A conservative estimate has it that one in six Americans, or over 57 million people live in some 270,000 mandatory membership common ownership developments across the country. These include condominiums, cooperatives, townhouses and single-family homes that are all part of a homeowners association. Those numbers keep growing.
Henry Lamb
Sunday, August 20, 2006
She didn't kill anyone. She didn't rob a bank. In fact, she didn't commit any illegal act. It's what she didn't do that made her an outlaw. We'll call her "Sally" - so the jack-boots can't track her down.
By Dennis T. and Alex A. Avery, Hudson Institute
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Consumers across the country are paying higher prices for fruits, vegetables, milk and bread that carry the USDA Organic label. What does the label mean?
Apparently, not much. Theres almost no testing of organic produce for pesticide residues, though all farmers use pesticides of some sort.
Henry Lamb
Monday, July 31, 2006
There is growing concern about the proposed "Super-Corridor" from the Southern tip of Mexico to Canada. The project, underway for more than a decade, is just now being introduced to the public. And the public doesnt like what they are hearing.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Saturday, June 10, 2006
The Ontario Landowners association requests your immediate attention and action with regards to amending Bill 43. Enclosed is an historic and significant joint press release from the South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) and the OLA seeking the recognition of private property rights and calling for public debate on Bill 43. In addition to the resolution by the City Of Kawartha Lakes seeking major amendments to Bill 43 and supported by many other municipalities throughout rural Ontario.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Saturday, June 10, 2006
It is evident from the recent actions in Windsor that the assurances by the Minister of Health are meaningless and rings hollow in the face of fact and reality.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Friday, June 9, 2006
Media: Imagine cutting the legs off your horse to provide your proof of innocence? Imagine watching your rare breed boar shot 17 times because it limps. Imagine having to go to court to have your seized pet returned to you? Should a non-government charity have investigative and peace officer powers? Why did 29 OSPCA Directors recently resign? Did the CEO quit or was she fired? Is the June 10th OSPCA Annual General Meeting legal?
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Friday, June 2, 2006
(LANARK, 26 May, 2006) The Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) has formed a Political Action Committee to further the organizations goal of changing legislation that infringes on the property rights of rural landowners. The committee is comprised of James Mac Master, Jack Mac Laren and Merle Bowes.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
On Tuesday, May 16, 2006 OLA president Randy Hillier was arrested and detained for trespassing in Cornwall. In the weeks leading up to a planned demonstration over Bill 43 "The Clean Water Act", the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) negotiated with the Cornwall Police (Jason Mines) who agreed to the terms and conditions for a peaceful demonstration to be set and held on the property at Nav Canada.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Ontario Egg farmer, Shawn Carmichael is now facing and shouldering the cost of justice: It is a burden no common man can be expected to carry, and the consequence weighs heavy on all of us.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Sunday, May 14, 2006
All levels of government are restricting without compensation - what have been historically acceptable uses of private lands by private landowners.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Bill 43 "The Clean water Act" governs all Ontario lands where water enters or exits from the ground including; septic systems, wells, springs, wetlands, ditches, creeks, rivers and lakes. If you have any of these on your property you can be deemed a threat and summarily punished without judge or jury. This act reigns supreme in Ontario and dictates over all other acts such as the planning, act, nutrient management, aggregate resources, greenbelt, safe drinking water, etc.
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
The continuing war against Tobacco farmers and smoking can no longer be tolerated by rural Ontario Landowners. Your governments escalating attack against personal freedoms, choice and our ability to earn a livelihood from legal crops is an affront to justice and democracy.
Ontario Landowners Association and Tobacco
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
The continuing war against Tobacco farmers and smoking can no longer be tolerated by rural Ontario Landowners. Your governments escalating attack against personal freedoms, choice and our ability to earn a livelihood from legal crops is an affront to justice and democracy.
Backlash building against animal ID system
Henry Lamb
Monday, March 20, 2006
Reaction to the National Animal Identification System is shining a light on a growing problem that independent producers believe is threatening the entire livestock industry. Vertical marketing practices in the meat processing industry, combined with the industrys access to, and influence on, the Department of Agriculture and Congress, has the small producer against the ropes. The NAIS may be the final blow that puts independent ranchers and small farmers down for the count.
Realigning the power of government
Henry Lamb
Monday, March 13, 2006
The United States of America is founded on the principles that "just government" power arises from "the consent of the governed;" that government is instituted to secure the "unalienable rights" to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Almost since its inception, government has tried to escape from the limitations of power imposed by the "consent of the governed."
The 'Specter' of condemnation hangs over all property
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center
Friday, March 10, 2006
It's unfortunate for property owners that the battle for the right to own and control their land has fallen on the shrugging shoulders of Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). The Senator is Chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, which will decide the fate of the Property Rights Protection Act, (S.1313). That's why the bill's future doesn't look promising.
How U.N. Biosphere Reserves expand
Henry Lamb
Monday, March 6, 2006
The Southern Appalachian Biosphere Reserve (SAMAB) began in the 1970s when UNESCO recognized the 571,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a site worthy to be included in its growing global network of Biosphere Reserves. Neither Congress, nor the legislatures of either affected state, reviewed, debated, or approved the designation.
The Founding Convention of the Ontario Landowners Association
By Randy Hillier, President, Ontario Landowners Association
Friday, March 3, 2006
The Founding Convention of the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) took place in Belleville on Saturday, February 25th.
One hundred and forty delegates representing 24 counties gathered in the Legion Hall to ratify the constitution of the organization which, scarcely three years ago, had erupted on to the scene as a single county entity, The Lanark Landowners Association, with the basic goal of preserving and protecting the rights of property owners.
Protecting private property rights from the Endangered Species Act
by Peyton Knight
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
A letter signed by 85 major national and state policy organizations was delivered to Senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. The letter warns Senators that any Endangered Species Act reform effort must include strong private property rights protections. The coalition letter was spearheaded by The National Center for Public Policy Research.
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