Developer seeks Souter's property

worldnetdaily.com ^ | 6/28/2005 | Ron Strom

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A private developer has contacted the local government in Supreme Court Justice David Souter's hometown in New Hampshire asking that the property of the judge – who voted in favor of a controversial decision allowing a city to take residents' homes for private development – be seized to make room for a new hotel.

Yesterday, Logan Darrow Clements faxed a request to Chip Meany, the code enforcement officer of the town of Weare, N.H., seeking to start the application process to build a hotel on 34 Cilley Hill Road, the present location of Souter's home.

Wrote Clements: "Although this property is owned by an individual, David H. Souter, a recent Supreme Court decision, Kelo v. City of New London, clears the way for this land to be taken by the government of Weare through eminent domain and given to my LLC for the purposes of building a hotel. The justification for such an eminent domain action is that our hotel will better serve the public interest as it will bring in economic development and higher tax revenue to Weare."

The Kelo v. City of New London decision, handed down Thursday, allows the New London, Conn., government to seize the homes and businesses of residents to facilitate the building of an office complex that would provide economic benefits to the area and more tax revenue to the city. Though the practice of eminent domain is provided for in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, this case is significant because the seizure is for private development and not for "public use," such as a highway or bridge. The decision has been roundly criticized among property-rights activists and limited-government commentators.

According to a statement from Clement, the proposed development, called "The Lost Liberty Hotel" will feature the "Just Desserts Café" and include a museum, open to the public, "featuring a permanent exhibit on the loss of freedom in America." Instead of a Gideon's Bible in each room, guests will receive a free copy of Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged," the statement said.

Clements says the hotel must be built on this particular piece of land because it is a unique site – "being the home of someone largely responsible for destroying property rights for all Americans."

"This is not a prank" said Clements. "The town of Weare has five people on the Board of Selectmen. If three of them vote to use the power of eminent domain to take this land from Mr. Souter we can begin our hotel development."

Clements says his plan is to raise investment capital from wealthy pro-liberty investors and draw up architectural plans. These plans would then be used to raise additional capital for the project.

While Clements currently makes a living in marketing and video production, he tells WND he has had involvement in real estate development and is fully committed to the project.

"We will build a hotel there if investors come forward, definitely," he said.

Clements is the CEO of Freestar Media, LLC, which is dedicated to fighting "the most deadly and destructive force on the planet: abusive governments," the website states.

The activist says he is aware of the apparent conflict of someone who is strongly opposed to the Kelo decision using it to purposely oust an American from his property.

"I realize there is a contradiction, but we're only going to use it against people who advocated" the Kelo decision, Clements told WND. "Therefore, it's a case of retaliation, not initiation."

Clements says some people have already offered to put money into the project.

Related stories:

Property battle heads to states

High court's property decision stirs anger

Court rules cities can seize homes

[Frank_2001]

LOL!

[QuiMundus]

Supreme Court Justice to Open Burger Franchise

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on eminent domain has made way for a whole new level of economic stimulus, and one of the Supreme Court Justices is not waiting to capitalize on the new arrangement.  Although he preferred to remain unnamed until contracts were finalized, ground breaking has already begun across the country.  "Every city that I have called so far has been very enthusiastic and has offered many prime residential locations which are ripe for the pickin'!" he was quoted as saying.  The "Justice Burger" is reportedly a new twist on an old idea - taking the traditional fast-food burger joint and adding a touch of Supreme Court class.  The Justice added: "The workers behind the counters all wear regal black robes, and everyone sits on a bench!  The kids get miniature gavels, and everyone hands down a positive decision on the burgers!"

The McLeod family whose property has been seized and already begun to be demolished expressed deep dissatisfaction.  Their family had been in the house for several generations.  "We don't know what we are going to do.  We are left with absolutely nothing.  This house is all we had.

"I think they'll come around once they actually taste the burgers" the Justice was quoted as saying. < /satire >

[fooman]

http://www.weare.nh.gov/board_selectmen.htm


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[JustAnotherOkie]

One Supreme A$$hole vs. Another Supreme A$$hole.

[spokeshave]

Last I heard The John F'n "flip-flop fop" Kerry and Thereeeeesa own a bunch of properties.

Also check out Ked "swimmer" Kennedy....he has some prime beachfront property that would make a great WINDFARM location.

[myself6]

Its already been trampled and had a "mud hole stomped in it" The only way to get it back is to make those who did it understand that they are not immune. The only way to do that is to make them victims of their own policies. The only reason any of these jack asses made the ruling they did was because they didn't personalize the situation. They didn't stop to think that it would effect them or they didn't think it could effect them. We need to personalize it for them in as harsh a manner as possible and legal.

[TheStickman]

Good idea!

[Badray]

So you probably think that my 'necktie party' was a bit over the top, doncha? I do think that they should have a fair trial before we hang them though. We'll even pay as much attention to the rules as they did.

These guys have betrayed their oath and have in fact declared war on private property rights -- the bedrock of America -- and they must pay a price.

If he (and they) meant what they said in their ruling, they should be already packing their bags and looking for new (temporary) homes.

Yeah, we'll come after that one too.

[Sloth]

This is awesome.

[liberty2004]

you know how good the left is at pointing their fingers at us and saying "...if you can do it, then there's nothing wrong with us doing it, too".

You are coming across as someone who will always find an excuse to not fight. The action of this developer is quite noble and justified. The evil left has been trying to impose Godless socialism on us for 75 years. Souter and the rest of the slime 5 deserve to taste the bitter medicine they imposed upon us. Those on the council could make an extremely powerful statement by agreeing to this proposal. It would send a very clear and unmistakable message to the ruling elite. Actions like this need to be taken if we have any hope of preserving our dying Republic.

[Types_with_Fist]

This is the kind of creativity that wins wars.

[american spirit]

How about a re-hab wing for those who suffer from rectal/cranial constitutional inversion?

[TChad]

Bush 1: David Souter
Bush II: Alberto Gonzales

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

I think this is great. I think the court will see the error of its ways.

[Temple Owl]

If we raise enough money, perhaps we can buy all five.

[Williams]

Yes I suppose you could get 3 elected for this purpose, IF the community is interested in making a political statement. I doubt the community or politicians of either party are interested in doing any such thing. But I agree the story is illustrating the danger of the court's ruling.

[Samizdat]

How about the clinton liebary and massage parlor next?

[aculeus]

Perfect!