The above was strictly speaking on the function of the BLM. The Bundy situation boils down to a disagreement with the idea that the FED can own land in states (outside of what the Constitution allows), superseding state sovereignty and using that power for special interests of the FED and elected officials. The FED needs to test nukes somewhere and have military bases etc. and the Constitution allows for these types of facilities, that has nothing to do with their argument. They are saying this specific instance is a state issue and the government cant just claim state lands for their own (outside of what the Constitution allows.) They believe the lands are the people of Nevada's land and to be regulated by the state and local government. Bundy has said he has no problem paying fees to his state.
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