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Old 10-05-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gldskr
I am not familiar with Winston's material but I have seen sections similar to this in other constitutions.

Seems fairly unambiguous to me.

What gives land its allodial character? The fact that it is free, a grant, a gift. If grandma gives to me her diamond ring and I accept, can I not go and pawn (pledge) that ring for some FRN's? Would the pawnbroker not charge a premium for doing so? Isn't this a contract voluntarily entered into? Is this not exactly like how a mortgage works?

Since the state is essentially the bank or visa versa, it shouldn't surprise you that there is a property tax clause within the mortgage. Any tax that is mandatory will certainly not require an application.

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