Jun. 23rd, 2005

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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses -- even against their will -- for private economic development.

    [...]

Susette Kelo and several other homeowners in a working-class neighborhood in New London, Connecticut, filed suit after city officials announced plans to raze their homes for a riverfront hotel, health club and offices.
It's finally happened: i'm on the same side of a decision as Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas.  Time to join a golf course and buy a luxury car.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses -- even against their will -- for private economic development.

    [...]

Susette Kelo and several other homeowners in a working-class neighborhood in New London, Connecticut, filed suit after city officials announced plans to raze their homes for a riverfront hotel, health club and offices.
It's finally happened: i'm on the same side of a decision as Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas.  Time to join a golf course and buy a luxury car.

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