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To: Texas Fossil

Most Americans are ignorant of the fact that up until the 1960s, many states had civil liability laws requiring cities to compensate private property owners whose property was damaged by riots. It is considered “inverse condemnation” under eminent domain laws.

Policing is government work, and allowing riots is ultimately a government / political decision. Property that is illegally “taken” through riots therefore should be compensated by government.

When progressives took over American government, particularly American cities in the 50s and 60s, these laws were eliminated.


2 posted on 04/20/2021 11:22:52 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: PGR88
"Americans are ignorant of the fact that up until the 1960s, many states had civil liability laws requiring cities to compensate private property owners whose property was damaged by riots. It is considered “inverse condemnation” under eminent domain laws.
Policing is government work, and allowing riots is ultimately a government / political decision. Property that is illegally “taken” through riots therefore should be compensated by government."

Great post.

10 posted on 04/20/2021 11:45:50 AM PDT by Pajamajan ( PRAY FOR OUR NATION. I will ever be a peaceful slave in a new Socialist America.)
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To: PGR88

Excellent! Though this might mean there are few more speed bumps on the road.


16 posted on 04/20/2021 12:04:36 PM PDT by glorgau
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To: PGR88

Thanks for the history info. It is clear no one is being held accountable.


19 posted on 04/20/2021 12:11:28 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: PGR88

More ruin due to the ‘60s.

I had no idea.

Good point. Seems it should be simple application of 4th A.


32 posted on 04/20/2021 2:49:10 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs. I )
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