Person who invests in stocks, bonds, metals, etc., doesn't pay property tax. Feared local populist movements would violate property rights by excessive.property tax, zoning, and other regulation. Alabama Constitution should be replaced to provide home rule. Home rule is a mixed issue. Many advocates of new constitution want centralization everywhere else.
Conservatives generally favor decentralized government.
Home rule could allow local governmentts to ride roughshod over property rights. If we want home rule, can draft general or limited amendment, incorp. Alabama Constitution retards economic development. Alabama Constitution can be replaced in a safe manner. Acknowledgment of God, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, protection of property rights, free exercise of religion, right to bear arms.