Abolish U.S. President's Power To Create National Monuments

Devolution Of Federal Power

In the name of devolution of federal power, the U.S. President should no longer be exclusively authorized to single handedly declare new national monuments. There are already more than enough of such national monuments.

Too Much Land In Federal Hands

The federal government owns way too much land. Most of it should be returned to the respective member states of the union. I blogged here about this subject.

Easy Legacy For U.S. Presidents

To declare a national monument is more a monument to the legacy of a U.S. President than anything else. Even if a U.S. President did not accomplish anything else a national monument in his or her name suffices for everlasting recognition.