Posted on 12/07/2005 10:26:49 PM PST by vrwc0915
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (as revised in 1968 and amended to 1975) PREAMBLE We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution. ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS Sec. 1. All political power is inherent in the people. The enuncia- tion herein of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or impair others retained by the people. Sec. 2. All natural persons are equal before the law and have in- alienable rights, among which are the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, to pursue happiness, to be rewarded for industry, and to acquire, possess and protect property; except that the ownership, inheritance, disposition and possession of real property by aliens ineligible for citi- zenship may be regulated or prohibited by law. No person shall be deprived of any right because of race, religion or physical handicap.
I'd bet the socialist 5 in the SCOTUS is just giddy at what they have wrought. What did my uncle fight for in the Pacific in 1944-45? What did my father fight for in Vietnam in 1966? What did I fight for in 1991? What are the men and women in Iraq, Afgahnistan, and God-knows-where fighting for today if not for their homes? That a fat city mayor should think to take away from these people a right bought in blood just drives me to rage. I live in the western part of Palm Beach County in an area ripe for development. So I am watching close. If they come for my home I'll be here to greet them with my rifle in my hand. Some things are worth fighting for.
The winning of the cold war was just an illusion, we have implemented more of the commie manifesto than the USSR it seems
True and you watch. The court battle coming will be a losing one for residents. If this should slip from national headlines (and it is certain to) they will be worn down in court. Then we will be treated to a real ugly scene, people arrested for "trespassing" on their own property after the city condemns it if they refuse to sell. As I said, if it were me and mine, at least I would not be alive to see it happen.
It would be interesting to run an investigation of that mayor and other members who are pushing this project. Just follow the money...
Huge government development plan, hhmmmm, of course they never work.
This is theft and tyranny.
Of course they are being paid off to do this, its probably not unconstitutional anymore. Its disgusting.
My families land was owned before the state that it is in was a state, If the decide they want it I will not sell no matter what the price. I am a Marine and have 5 other Marines in my extended family, we also have 2 soldiers and 2 sailors, That all agree that we aren't interested in selling. I don't think any developer would be willing to pay the asking price!
What a shame that liberals can't get behind the proper side of the land-use battle until it's one of their pet grouings that is under assault.
That Mayor is disgusting. He is saying he is doing it to counter "blight."
This is the worst slippery slope. . .
Totally unbelievable. They are nothing but thieves.
It would be great for Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton to get involved down there. Then I think this would all go away, with all the coverage they and others would receive. I am so tired of all these local governments that are in the back pockets of these wealthy builders, doing their bidding. It is time to rally the people!!!
No they would just make sure the developers were the right color after taking their fees of course, JJ/AS are experts at getting pols to do their dirty work.
Semper Fi!
JJ and Al are mau mau, shake-down artist. They will go with the money.
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