Freedom Advocates

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California Coastal Commission's Preapproved Appeals: Convenience or Constituitonal Concern? Print E-mail
by Ronald A. Zumbrun   
Tuesday, 09 October 2007

The Coastal Commission skims legal and ethical practices to obtain results in processing appeals of development decisions. Commissioners pre-sign forms for acceptance of appeals. The practice has lead the Commission to shop for Commissioners sympathetic to land use restrictions. This process also results in increased power to staff.

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After Decades of Abuse - The Challenge to Restore Property Rights in California Print E-mail
by Ronald A. Zumbrun   
Thursday, 13 September 2007

Since 1993, California planning department officials have relied on the State's "Landgate" decision for providing them confidence that they and their employers are immune from claims of abuse. This article describes the history, the relevant law and the legal attack on the Landgate precedent. Michael Shaw, President of Freedom Advocates is a plaintiff in both cases described in that attack.

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"Visioning" - Know What You Are Getting Into Print E-mail
by Center for Intelligent Growth   
Tuesday, 11 September 2007

Visioning processes, when used for land-use planning can be manipulated through peer and mentor pressure that can influence participants core beliefs. This highly influences the outcome of community consensus meetings.

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North American Union - Fact or Fiction Print E-mail
by Henry Lamb   
Wednesday, 22 August 2007

The Canada Summit has just concluded and it is important to know the facts.

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London's "Green Tax" Targets Vehicles with 'Large' Feet Print E-mail
by Nelson Laplante   
Saturday, 11 August 2007

The implementation of "green taxes" on automobiles in England is burgeoning under the false pretext that Co2 emissions cause global warming. This is an added example of the implementation of Agenda 21 (Agenda for the 21st Century) which would have people all over the developed world, give up their cars for walking, biking and mass transit.

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