Seizure Of Private Property Becoming A National Problem.

Government Wants Mountain Cabin – So They Take It, Kick Owners Out

Nevada is not the only state where governments are trying to seize private property. It’s also happening high up in the mountains of Colorado.

Andy and Ceil Barrie bought a small century-old cabin on 10 acres of land in Summit County two years ago. Their property is surrounded by open space and the views are breathtaking. While they have no plans to develop the land, the local government is now using eminent domain to seize the Barrie’s property.

Eminent domain is typically only used in cases where roads or railroads are built. So why does the government want the Barrie’s cabin? They claim that use of the old mountain road that leads to the Barrie’s cabin poses a threat to the wildlife. They also claim they need the cabin to protect open space.

To accomplish its goals, the government condemned the Barrie’s cabin, citing electrical and plumbing problems, ignoring the fact that the Barrie’s cabin is a day-use cabin that has no electricity or running water in the first place.

The Barrie’s have already spent $75,000 in an effort to keep their cabin, but with the force of government against them, it seems unlikely they will win.

While there has been no standoff with the government or confiscation of livestock, it is extremely concerning that governments around the country are ignoring private property rights and simply taking whatever land they want.

How long will this kind of out-of-control behavior go until Americans have had enough?

CONFIRMED: It is now confirmed that the Barrie’s have lost their cabin and 10-acre parcel of land. They “accepted a $115,000 offer from Summit County to purchase the property. According to Ceil, the voluntary settlement amount, entered into after court-ordered mediation, only covers the legal expenses involved with fighting the eminent domain seizure and some small land value.”