The Federalist Papers show in several instances that the founders believed that it was dangerous to the State and to the individual for the Federal Gov't to "own" and excessive amount of land.
chiya wrote:
the appropriate section of the constitution referring to how much land the federal government is allowed to own
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Building
but they don't pay attention to the rest so why should pay attention to this part, And we the citizens have allowed this to happen
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