[longtermmemmory]

The fact there was blatent extortion shocks the conscience. The cold fact is that much of this type of extortion has been going on for years it is just nobody has paid attention.

I wish there would be CRIMINAL investigations for these extortion efforts.

[Farmer Dean]

The fact that an Appeals Court doesn't seem to know the definition of extortion is well,troubling.

[khnyny]

[The cold fact is that much of this type of extortion has been going on for years it is just nobody has paid attention.]

You're right, it has been going on for years, just under the radar. In a perverse sort of way, the Kelo decision is shining the spotlight on the cockroaches.