THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONTROVERSY OVER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN TRANSPORTATION By Dennis Polhill Research assistance by Dominque Tarpey and Steve McWhirter Presented at American Legislative Exchange Council Seattle, Washington July 2004 At least…
Category: Constitution
Consent of the Governed
Opinion Editorial By Dennis Polhill The Founders wrote in the Declaration of Independence, “whenever any form of government becomes destructive, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish…
When Elections are Not Elections
Opinion Editorial By Dennis Polhill, David Ottke Subverting the will of the people by fixing elections strikes at the heart of the democratic process. Shortly after the 2000 census is finished, powerful…
Who Should Pay Tax?
Opinion Editorial By Dennis Polhill Who should be exempt from taxes? By resoundingly defeating Amendment 11, Colorado voters said that private charities should continue to be exempt from property taxes. But there…
Trends in the National Transportation Policy
Trends in the National Transportation Policyby Dennis PolhillC.E. 170 Transportation CharacteristicsInstructor: Professor AtholDecember 22, 1975 I. Setting the Stage 1. Tradition In early England monasteries were largely responsible for the maintenance of…