Reply #44: I did not know that. Thank you.

[Straight Shooter]

I continually astound myself with my abysmal ignorance of the history of this nation and its Constitution and other documents of import.

That sign on what was formerly Native American land made me really stop and think, what was it about the sign that aggravated me so fiercely. I came to the conclusion that private property as the foundation for freedom is a poor foundation, as so many Americans do not own property (land) and it seems a haughty attitude on the part of the one who erected the sign on land which rightfully belonged to a Native American tribe. It's ironic, actually.

Moreso than that, however, I believe that justice is the foundation for freedom.

And, thus, if the government takes your land for a higher purpose (or not-so-higher purpose), then at least if you are justly compensated, it helps to take away the sting. What good is property if there is no justice? It's not very much good at all.

Thanks for your response. :thumbsup: