While we're on the subject of State confiscation of private property,
here's a little charmer from the Glorious People's Republic of New Jersey.

Chris?  Any comments on this?

-MMM-

>Date: 4 Mar 1996 15:14:35 -0800
>From: "Scott Ruggels" <scott.ruggels@3do.COM>
>Subject: FWD>>NJ Vehicle Confiscatio
>--------------------------------------
>Date: 3/4/96 2:03 PM
>From: Nicky Robinson
><forwards deleted>
>
>OK, Patriots, listen up. I just saw this posted on some bulletin
>board at my place of work. Some here may already know about it. Most
>probably don't. Whether it's true or not...well, it sounds pretty real
>to me. Anyway, here is a verbatim transcript:
>
>                    ATTENTION ALL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS
>
>                Millions Of Vehicles To Be Affected By New
>                        VEHICLE CONFISCATION LAW
>
>On June 2, 1995, Governor Whitman signed legislation #SCS-1700. It is
>NOW LAW, and will be fully implemented against all New Jersey car and
>truck owners as soon as the necessary testing facilities and remote
>monitoring stations are constructed - expected sometime in 1996-97.
>Briefly, SCS-1700 states the following:
>
>All motor vehicles over four years old will be required to report to
>new CENTRALIZED TESTING FACILITIES for "ENHANCED EMISSIONS
>INSPECTIONS". If your car or truck fails this test - the vehicle MUST
>be taken off the road. Only three percent of those vehicles failing the
>test and having already spent a minimum of $450 for repairs will be
>granted a waiver allowing them to remain on the road for two more
>years. You have no appeal and no other options.
>
>
>                            NOW FOR THE BAD NEWS
>
>Motor vehicle inspections will cost $24. The I/M ENHANCED EMISSIONS
>TEST, in which an operator "drives" your car through a simulated
>dynamometer road test, is DESIGNED TO FAIL 60% OF ALL CARS, this
>according to the EPA. Almost no vehicles over 10 years old are expected
>to pass. You have no protection against damage or the destruction of
>your vehicle by such stress testing methods. 97% of those vehicles
>failing the new enhanced emissions test will have their registration
>renewal automatically denied by the state. Such vehicles cannot be sold
>to any other individual or dealer and essentially become FORFEITED TO
>THE STATE... which will receive "pollution credits" they can sell to
>industrial polluters for every vehicle they take off the road. Owners
>of failed vehicles must surrender their license plates within 45
>days...and since NJ law already prohibits you from having an
>unregistered vehicle on your own property, local law enforcement can
>then seize it at will. Assisting it in this effort, NJ DEP recently
>revised the state's definition of "quasi-public" to include ALL
>RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS" - Yes, you've also lost your
>private property rights!
>
>Repairs can only be attempted by a STATE CERTIFIED REPAIR FACILITY...to
>which you have no say about work quality or cost. You can no longer
>legally perform emissions related repairs yourself, nor can you take it
>to your trusted mechanic (unless they first receive state certification
>and invest $100,000 in equipment).
>
>As part of SCS-1700, roadblocks will be established throughout the
>state to randomly test a percentage of all vehicles. Automated sensing
>devices will be installed along New Jersey highways to monitor your
>vehicle's emissions as you drive by. Violators of the new emission
>standards will have their license plates PHOTOGRAPHED; thus enabling
>the state to issue summonses through the mail. Severe penalties, fines,
>and jail time have been attached to all violations of this new
>legislation. In fact, the state will begin kicking back a commission to
>local police for their help in seizing your car!
>
>Remember, SCS-1700 is aimed at TAKING YOUR CAR OFF THE ROAD! It is
>aimed at producing one car families. Collector, hot rod, and hobbyist
>cars are history. A spare car for local trips, a teenage driver,
>student, or the commuter park and ride is history. That classic Mustang
>convertible has been redefined as a "gross polluter" and is now
>targeted by the state for the crusher. Many car and truck related
>businesses will suffer or fail. Ironically, state officials are
>recommending you start saving your money now to buy a new car-an
>impossibility for most individuals given our current local tax burden
>of around 50%.
>
>The issue here is ever increasing government controlling not only your
>mobility, your life and your freedom, but even your ability to work and
>earn a living. It has almost nothing to do wih clean air. Remember that
>you have NO LEGAL RIGHT TO DRIVE in this state. New Jersey considers it
>their PRIVILEGE to allow you to drive on their roads...and starting
>sometime in 1996 they will be taking it back. As stated by EPA Region 8
>administrator William Yellowtail, "Cleaning up cars and the roads is
>only half the solution...the much more difficult half involves getting
>people out of their cars."
>
>
>Sound far fetched? Can't happen? Remind you of a Soviet or Nazi style
>police state? FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF. Call Legislative Services at
>800-792-8630 and ask for a free copy of SCS-1700. Ask for your
>legislator's phone number and voice your concern. Call DMV Director
>Dick Kamin at 609-984-9827 and request all administrative and DEP
>requlations associated with SCS-1700. Call Governor Whitman at
>609-292-6000. Ask for a repeal of this horrendous legislation. Most
>importantly-SPREAD THE WORD! Copy and distribute this flyer everywhere.
>Fax it to business associates. Warn your friends. Till now, you've
>heard very few details regarding SCS-1700...since politicians
>desperately want to keep the nightmare they rammed through the
>legislature quiet until after you reelect them. Remember this election
>day that you finally have alternatives to the two party system that
>once again stomped all over your rights...and VOTE!
>
>            TODAY NEW JERSEY.....TOMORROW YOUR STATE!!!
>
>***********************************************************************
>
>
>    Well, there it all is. Sounds pretty rude to me. Maybe things are
>  starting to heat up. I'm really surprised that anyone would vote
>  for this kind of storm-trooper legislation. But apparently some
>  people have. Wouldn't it be ironic if the next American
>  Revolution is the result of the confiscation of the one thing that
>  provides most of us with what little freedom we have left...

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