Posted on 06/24/2005 3:23:50 PM PDT by ken21
Editorial The Limits of Property Rights Published: June 24, 2005 The Supreme Court's ruling yesterday that the economically troubled city of New London, Conn., can use its power of eminent domain to spur development was a welcome vindication of cities' ability to act in the public interest. It also is a setback to the "property rights" movement, which is trying to block government from imposing reasonable zoning and environmental regulations. Still, the dissenters provided a useful reminder that eminent domain must not be used for purely private gain.
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as you requested.
"Still, the dissenters provided a useful reminder that eminent domain must not be used for purely private gain."
No, it is merely correct thinking, not the result of the ruling.
That's the same theory, as far as I can tell.
This is such a blow to Freedom and the Rule of Law.
Not surprising the NYT would agree with the Supremes' decision. I heard that the NYT got the land for their new office building in Manhattan through eminent domain.
I don't remember where I saw it (possibly polipundit) but the best quote I've seen about this is:
"The state is not allowed in the bedroom, but they can drive a bulldozer through it."
"Still, the dissenters provided a useful reminder that eminent domain must not be used for purely private gain."
Well if you agree with that then what is your point NYtimes?
No, it is merely correct thinking, not the result of the ruling.
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More than that, it is about the protection of Constitutional rights of ownership. This ruling is a direct attack on the Constitution in an attempt to broaden the power of government property seizure. It will open the door to every corrupt local government and property developers for the purpose of taxation revenue enhancement and captial gain. It is Pandora's Box for the citizenry of this country.
they're trying to justify it by saying it's first in the best interest of the community, and that the community will ensure that it's not abused. this is b.s.
"it takes a village to raise a child to steal your house."
some states are already planning legislation to stop the damage by the u.s. supreme court.
that's their cover up. they're trying to reassure people it's ok, when it's not ok, as you are aware.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
You would not BELIEVE it, but there's FReepers here that think this is no big deal... I think they're either in denial, or they enjoy p*ssing some of off...
"the "property rights" movement, which is trying to block government from imposing reasonable zoning and environmental regulations."
No bias here. It is interesting that so many liberals now support commercial developers, aka corporate America, the right to take people's property for economic gain. They must feel confident in their ability to corrupt the local decision makers.
many little guys no longer read their paper.
I WENT BACK TO OHIO
BUT MY CITY WAS GONE
THERE WAS NO TRAIN STATION
THERE WAS NO DOWNTOWN
SOUTH HOWARD HAD DISAPPEARED
ALL MY FAVORITE PLACES
MY CITY HAD BEEN PULLED DOWN
REDUCED TO PARKING SPACES
A, O, WAY TO GO OHIO
WELL I WENT BACK TO OHIO
BUT MY FAMILY WAS GONE
I STOOD ON THE BACK PORCH
THERE WAS NOBODY HOME
I WAS STUNNED AND AMAZED
MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
SLOWLY SWIRLED PAST
LIKE THE WIND THROUGH THE TREES
A, O, OH WAY TO GO OHIO
I WENT BACK TO OHIO
BUT MY PRETTY COUNTRYSIDE
HAD BEEN PAVED DOWN THE MIDDLE
BY A GOVERNMENT THAT HAD NO PRIDE
THE FARMS OF OHIO
HAD BEEN REPLACED BY SHOPPING MALLS
AND MUZAK FILLED THE AIR
FROM SENECA TO CUYAHOGA FALLS
SAID, A, O, OH WAY TO GO OHIO
The Post had an online discussion with a Georgetown Law Prof about the ruling. He seems to think the ruling will bring about affordable housing to the cities' poor. Living in the DC area, I've not encountered an instance where blighted neighborhoods were replaced with reasonably-priced housing. Alexandria is selling new-construction studio condos from the $300,000s.
Looks like they're paying the bill with statist editorials.
You would not BELIEVE it, but there's FReepers here that think this is no big deal...
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Well, just wait and see what happens when every corrupt local government starts trampling on people's homes --- this is such a HUGE ISSUE relative to the OBSCENE AMOUNT OF POWER THIS GIVES to governments...this is very bad.
your reply is exactly what this is about.
as roger hedgecock said today to a caller,
>stop trying to identify the ruling with a political party. both political parties should be for the u.s. constitution.
So does this mean that Atlantic City can finally take that little old lady's house away from her and give it to Donald Trump?
http://www.ij.org/private_property/atlantic_city/
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