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This article is written by a Congressman, Bob Goodlatte. He is describing his stance on personal freedoms and bullet points actions he has taken. The actions include surveillance, privacy, the right to bear arms, and healthcare to name a few.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

This explains a persons individual rights and personal freedoms and that the government cannot infringe upon them.

court ruling expanded the ability of state and local governments to exercise eminent domain powers to seize private property under the guise of "economic development" when the "public use" is something as non-public as a new housing development or shopping center that would generate more tax revenues even in situations where the government takes property from one private individual and gives it to another private entity. cities may now take private residencies to build shopping centers and malls.

This document discusses why property rights matter. It speaks about the different philosophical views on the topic of personal property. One of the topics addressed is the debate of the Public Good v. Property Rights.

Homelessness is a major social issue. Housing is a basic right. Before the inalienable rights were changed to "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness" is was "life liberty and property" meaning housing is a human right.

I really hope that this issue is taken seriously and that an end homelessness. After reading the article I looked below at the comments posted, I believe that both the article and the comments make very good points.

This article discusses how people are becoming homeless. It is said that more people than ever are on food stamps showing the state of our society.The law center is working to help end homelessness.

This site has many topics, but I focused on the right to private property. According to the article, the right to private property encourages individualism.

This article speaks of natural gas industries drilling in urban areas of Texas and some of the issues its brings up coming to property rights. Those who own mineral rights will get a monthly check from the gas companies who are drilling under their homes, while those who only own land rights won't receive any compensation.

Obama has fought for property rights. The government is being unconstitutional.

Immigrants are not getting the justice they deserve due to the lack of legal documentation. US citizens take advantage of immigrants by not paying them for jobs or by stealing the illegal's property and threaten to call immigration if they say anything.

I like the article that you picked, I think immigration is a strong topic to do re-search on. I'm re-searching more for illegal immigration, a lot of people complain about the immigrants but once they leave no one wants to pick up their jobs for as little as the illegals worked for. I've learned that the Arizona economy took a hit for this, but also a lot more jobs became available for citizens.

Eminent domain is a controversial issue where some think that government is overstepping its bounds and infringing on the right to own property. Many believe that are benefits to eminent domain which help communities grow economically. A darker side of eminent domain is the mass eviction of poor people for redevelopment projects.

This article briefly describes the obstacles that creators and users of digital media face involving digital rights management.

This ban takes away our right to bare arms and protect thyself and property. The freedom to protect in self defense is not allowed if caught, you can be suspended or expelled.

Joe Arpaio is making inmates pay for being unpatriotic; The inmates destroyed an American Flag. Sheriff Joe is taking action against inmates that are destroying government property.

When you buy a home you think that you own the house and property, but when you live in a homeowner's association you don't. Many HOA have strict rules and restrictions that are not printed in to the rules books. If you do not follow the rules to the boards opinion, then they can sell your home from under you.

People are outraged at how employers are now not hiring qualified candidates because of there personal habits which contain any form of tobacco. Not only are employers not allowing it on there property but requiring employees to pass urine tests in order to prove they are living a more healthy lifestyle which includes being a non-smoker. Where will the line be drawn and how far will employers be able to tip toe towards the infringing on the Americans Civil rights.