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No on Issue 3

Why not bolster property rights? Consider the fine print

Published on Friday, Oct 24, 2008

Look at the language of state Issue 3, and the proposal appears harmless, an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would reinforce the rights of property owners to make reasonable use of the water that runs through and beneath their land. The proposal surfaced as part of a compromise to win legislative approval of the Great Lakes Compact. The Republican majority in the Senate insisted that the ballot issue come with its support.

An argument for the measure holds the amendment merely would restate protections already established by the courts and contained in the compact. The truth is, that contention amounts to an even stronger argument against approval. The amendment is unnecessary.

Why include in the state constitution part of a political deal struck quickly and late in the process?

Consider opaque and problematic language lurking in the amendment, a provision maintaining that private property rights would not be limited by other sections of the constitution, including those covering the management of natural resources and home rule for local governments. All of that may reflect needless concern. Then again, here is an amendment that carries openings for unintended consequences.

We recommend a ''no'' vote on Issue 3 on Nov. 4.

Look at the language of state Issue 3, and the proposal appears harmless, an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would reinforce the rights of property owners to make reasonable use of the water that runs through and beneath their land. The proposal surfaced as part of a compromise to win legislative approval of the Great Lakes Compact. The Republican majority in the Senate insisted that the ballot issue come with its support.

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