Army seeks to seize ranch lands in Colorado

[KBCraig]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21617003/

Ranchers angry over army site expansion
Plan to take land spurs debate on patriotism and property rights
By Peter Slevin
updated 3:01 a.m. CT, Sun., Nov. 4, 2007

WALSENBURG, Colo. - Herman Moltrer returned from Vietnam to be a cattle rancher on the broad shortgrass prairie that stretches as far as the eye can see in southern Colorado. The rugged work earned him a living and a little something extra for his soul, but now he fears he may have to sell his land, at someone else's price.

The U.S. Army wants 418,000 acres of private ranch land to triple the size of its Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, a training area considered suitable -- some would say essential -- for preparing American warriors to do battle in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The 1,000-square-mile facility would be 15 times the size of the District.

[LiveFree]

Good article.  I like how the ranchers noted that city folks are really patriotic with other people's property!  There's a quote in there from one Democrat saying something to the effect of patriotism is accepting the cost, even if it's disproportionate.  Jawohl, Herr Fuehrer!  Patriotism be damned when you're getting raped by the government.  And I love how the misconception that our military is abroad fighting for our freedoms is still alive and well...

[kola]

Here in Colorado the country folks are very passionate. I have attended some of the meetings concerning this issue. Some have already said if the gov wants the land they will have to kill them for it.

Kola

[penguins4me]

Here in Colorado the country folks are very passionate. I have attended some of the meetings concerning this issue. Some have already said if the gov wants the land they will have to kill them for it.

Kola

Generally speaking, the country folk have every right to be passionate about having their property stolen from them. The sad part is, the government is well prepared to kill to get what it wants. :(

[kola]

yeah, maybe then the sheeple will begin to awaken.

Kola

[coffeeseven]

yeah, maybe then the sheeple will begin to awaken.

Kola

Unless Dancing with the Stars is on.