


I agree a storm is brewing Buzz Mackintosh not only property rights but the diminished rights of farmers as the government restricts delivery or fertilizer, diesel fuels to operate the farms, manufacturers and let's not forget our monetary system which should be back by gold.
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Wow another sign that big government is trying to erode the peoples rights. I hope that the Livable Frederick Coalition makes ground way and stops this insanity. We all must stand up for our rights in every way - it is our right.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
We are seeing the same in Oregon where unelected bureaucrats are writing policy that impacts private property rights. The people have to stand up to this and get them to back down before it is too late.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Lynnea Miller in my opinion the Planning Commission , Commissioners who ignored the tax paying citizens who commented and testified about their property values should resign. They are not properly representing the citizens of Frederick County or doing the job they were" appointed" to do !!
Buzz- it saddens me that I see our beautiful country moving away from what this country was built on. Too much government intervention and insertion into an individual's rights. Some are too eager to give to those who have not worked for anything to those who have worked hard for what they have. The victims are the thugs and you and I are to be ashamed for anything we say or have.
Best of luck to the Livable Frederick Coalition!!!! Please keep us informed.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Kathy Streib exactly what James Madison points out in his writings!
I see a lot of changes in policy going on here in the Greater Sacramento Region too. For example, a push to increase density. I suspect it's so they can increase property tax base by cramming more units to the acre. Existing homes that have been single family for decades, are being pushed to allow a second structure on their lot. In one way this can be of benefit when building a "granny shack" or something of this nature. But, overall, I think it's all about increasing property tax base.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Myrl Jeffcoat a 3rd generation 25 acre farm owner will no longer be able to use 3 acres of her farm that is currently fenced for cows to graze. She asked the county how this would impact her property taxes. The reply. " They will stay the same". So, the county will be restricting her from using 3 acres of her farm, not compensate her for it and not lower her taxes!
CONGRATULATIONS Buzz, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
The one thing that I have learned about rights is that we have them until the powers that be decide that we don't and there isn't much we can do about it, haha.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
I am very concerned about anything that hurts existing property owners, and specifically regarding farmers. There are too many issues impacting the food chain right now and doing anything that puts farmers out of business is a very very bad idea.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Hi Buzz... I can only hope that this post gets some serious attention in Frederick and that more residents join this coalition and make their voices hears. These days it seems that government (local to national) is finding ways to impinge on many of our rights, not just property rights.
Ray Henson
Goodyear, AZ
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Buzz Mackintosh Thanks for the call today. I will plan to listen to your guest appearance on the radio this coming Saturday. Radio station 930AM between 11 and 12.
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
Ray Henson
Goodyear, AZ
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 Actually I will be on the WFMD AM 930 Your Frederick Real Estate update radio show on Saturday 7/23 at 11 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Hi Buzz - I really do hope people head your call to action. Loss of liberty is only one generation away and there seems to be over reach in many areas.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Ray Henson
Goodyear, AZ
Good morning Buzz,
What a great post! I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured it in her "Ah-H" moments for the week! You are exactly right "Bit by bit our property rights are being eroded via arbitrary seizure for the good of society." It saddens me that our beautiful country is moving away from what this country was built on with the trend of government overreach growing with no relief in sight.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Ray Henson
Goodyear, AZ
I am sorry to hear this is happening in your area. The erosion of property rights (and personal rights) here in California is the main reason we are leaving the state. Our CA politicians no longer respect our rights and many openly mock them. It really is a sad time.
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Sedona, AZ
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Good morning Buzz. Every time people in government exceed their role, litigation attorneys give thanks as their coffers are about to get bigger. In the end the citizens lose even though they will claim victory. Enjoy your day.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
What so many fail to understand is to read the Constitution which clearly states what "land" the federal government can legally own. The National Parks where created unconstitutionally but everyone went along with it. BLM is another unconstitutional entity.
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Citizens can fight back Buzz! There was a 20-acre RV park planned to go in one road over from our house, it was quickly passed through. That would have devastated our little community and benefitted two families, the landowners. Only one resident was notified and he immediately went down to the County to protest. Word spread quickly and everyone got involved. It got ugly too! Both sides had to get an attorney, thankfully, those against that development, had a better one and it was shot down! The government seems to think they can do whatever they want, even if it is trampling on our rights!
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Hi Buzz,
Keep up the good fight. Each area has its issues. In Sedona, tourism is a major challenge bringing issues with housing and traffic. We have to do what we can to make our lives in our community better.
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
Buzz, thank you for bringing up another example of govt meddling and overreach outside the law. The land is lovely and may all concerned step up to stop this whatever it takes, sounds like court action.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
What a wonderful (but, sad) PSA, Buzz. Never give up this fight. It seems we are all fighting government for something - the overreach has truly gotten out of hand.
I wish you well recruiting others to follow your lead and overturn this ridiculous plan together.
Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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