When you speak to a non-English speaking person, I'll bet you shout at him in English thinking the volume of your speach is an aid to his understanding.

The concept of elemental features being in the public domain is enshrined in both common law and statutory law.

As an example, ground water is regulated by the state even though it is located under privately owned land. The pumping of this resource is regulated and the general public is compensated by fees being paid to the government for use.

And yes, there is taxation on the very air. Avigation easements must be paid for in most states for private building to cross over streets etc.

Fire isn't exempt either, permits for burning are common in all states.

Sorry boys, the public has rights. See the US constitution which specifically allocates rights to the states, to the federal government, and reserves those rights not specifically allocated to the people (ie, public).

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