EMINENT DOMAIN 2: THE QUICKENING

[rone]

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

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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.

Comments

[glitter-ninja.livejournal.com]

For the first time in days, I read something with my jaw literally hanging open. And then I had to read it again. And then my brain switched off, to protect itself.

I'm astonished, yet nauseated.

The first time?

[vardissakheli.livejournal.com]

You didn't read about the flag-burning amendment supported by 77 Democratic Congressmen just before this?

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, dear, that's old news. This is the fifth time that thing has passed the House with similar support each time.