[TheSpottedOwl]

Maybe there is a silver lining to this cloud: Everyone could appeal their property tax assessments now and claim their property is worthless because the state could take it at any time for any reason. Think that would fly?

It has potential :-D Where's the ACLU? /joke

I have a better one: any old oak trees on the properties? Rare plant species? Historical landmarks? Spotted owl nests????

[Freebird Forever]

I have a better one: any old oak trees on the properties? Rare plant species? Historical landmarks? Spotted owl nests????

Yup.

It's time to play dirty.

[MamaTexan]

I have a better one: any old oak trees on the properties? Rare plant species? Historical landmarks? Spotted owl nests????

US Code, Title 18, section 242:

DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW

Statutes, acts, ordinances, regulations, and decisions are NOT *laws*...just government policy, and only governmental entities must adhere to them.