The Right to Property
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The Issue: We oppose all violations of the
right to private property, liberty of contract, and freedom of trade, especially
those done in the name of national security. We also condemn current government
efforts to regulate or ban the use of property in the name of aesthetic values,
risk, moral standards, cost-benefit estimates, or the promotion or restriction
of economic growth. We specifically condemn all government interference in
the operation of private businesses, such as restaurants and airlines, by
either requiring or prohibiting designated smoking or non-smoking areas for
their employees or their customers. The taxation of privately owned real
property actually makes the State the owner of all lands and forces individuals
to rent their homes and places of business from the State. We condemn attempts
to employ eminent domain to municipalize sports teams or to try to force
them to stay in their present location. The Principle:
There is no conflict between property rights and human rights. Indeed, property
rights are the rights of humans with respect to property, and as such, are
entitled to the same respect and protection as all other human rights. All
rights are inextricably linked with property rights. Such rights as the
freedom from involuntary servitude as well as the freedom of speech and the
freedom of press are based on self-ownership. Our bodies are our property
every bit as much as is justly acquired land or material objects. The owners
of property have the full right to control, use, dispose of -- or in any
manner enjoy -- their property without interference, until and unless the
exercise of their control infringes the valid rights of others.
Solutions: We demand an end to the taxation
of privately owned real property. Where property, including land, has been
taken from its rightful owners by the government or private action in violation
of individual rights, we favor restitution to the rightful owners.
Transitional Action: Repeal property tax laws and force government
to fund property protection services with user fees.
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