I strongly support the right of individuals in the area of private property. Encroachment by government has become an increasing problem over the past generation. Whether on the pretext of "endangered species," or alleged "environmental impact," the confiscation or appropriation of private property by centralized governmental bureaucracies continues to be a threat to freedom and liberty. Individuals should be fairly compensated for property when ownership or usage is infringed upon by government. Failure to justly compensate constitutes "taking" and should be unlawful.