Posted on 05/11/2009 1:22:48 PM PDT by mick
Since the Supreme Court's notorious 2005 decision in Kelo v. City of New London, which allowed that municipality to seize private property on behalf of the Pfizer Corporation, 43 states have passed laws protecting property rights against Kelo-style eminent domain abuse. Mississippi is not one of those states. But that nearly changed in March 2009 when the Mississippi legislature voted overwhelmingly in support of a proposed law which would have guaranteed that "the right of eminent domain shall not be exercised for the purpose of taking or damaging privately owned real property for private development or for a private purpose; or for enhancement of tax revenue; or for transfer to a person, nongovernmental entity, public-private partnership, corporation or other business entity." But none of that mattered to Republican Gov. Haley Barbour, who promptly vetoed the bill, claiming it would cripple his ability to lure large corporations into the state.
(Excerpt) Read more at reason.com ...
The legislature sustained his veto, even though the original bill passed both houses with enough votes to override. The special session will be an opportunity to craft a good bill, with the necessary restrictions to prevent future abuse by whomever is sitting in the governor's mansion.
That word, lure, is used frequently by political types across a wide spectrum, but especially by Chamber of Commerce officials and city "planners."
Whether the author is paraphrasing what Barbour actually said or not, the implication is clear: we offer up some goodies to attract the victim into our snare.
States and local governments that operate in this style are despicable examples of the American way.
The honest way to attract business to your state/county/city/special district is to reduce taxes. And not just for those wishing to relocate, but for all.
My point was that Gov Barbour is calling a special session to deal just with this ... yet all some people hear is veto = bad. If the law was poorly written then get together and fix it. Please please please pay attention, follow what they do, and pressure them to get it right. But this issue is not dead and they are currently dealing with it. I just get tired of the one shot, you;ve been great but I don’t like what you did today so go to hell, love ‘em or hate ‘em attitudes around here.
The problem is, you are getting a political class that caters to the powerful instead of giving everyone a level playing field. And that is why the Tea Parties are happening. If Barbour or Jeb Bush or any of the others on the 'listening' tour can't figure that out, the GOP will go the way of the Whigs. The middle class is getting sick of getting crapped upon by those we send into elective office to represent us. And it is chilling when our lives and property are viewed as an asset for the benefit of the state. In that regard, I hold NO tolerance for Barbour's position here.
Great find mick. Taking your advice and paying attention to this guy. Don’t like what I see.
Not good, not good.
Indeed.
Also set a dangerous precedent. One heard only by the minds who understand this crap, calling the process "Doing business in America.
The message is simple: "We'll do whatever it takes, trash whatever rights and trample whoever gets in the way, to accommodate you".
All it takes of course is money. The more money the faster the desired "solution".
What kind of people are attracted by this asinine tack?
Wyandotte best savor the momentary gain, it'll be fleeting. The costs will be enormous to those remaining, while those responsible simply move on to the next mark.
Yes, the history of “stadium” building would read like a Detroit epitaph if it were honestly stated.
Agree -- apparently he's just another corporate statist.
Click the link up top and read the whole article. It would appear that Barbour vetoed the bill that would essentially close that gaping wound in the “redevelopment” law and preserve private property. The “bill” he wants considered in this “special session” would SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT the very takings the original bill outlawed. In other words, Barbour is a thief and wants to go on being one.
“But none of that mattered to Republican Gov. Haley Barbour, who promptly vetoed the bill, claiming it would cripple his ability to lure large corporations into the state.”
Geeze, Barbour just admitted he’s a corporate whore. I hope people remember this.
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It is hard to beat the corruption in DC... the District of Corruption.
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It’s incredible that any republican could support takings for non municipal projects.
I agree. If a private developer wants the property, they can bloody well pay the owner’s asking price. The owner determines “fair market value,” not some bribe-ridden bureaucrat. And if the owner doesn’t want to sell, well, the developer needs to find someone who does.
Anyway they can overide this veto?
It's the poorest becasue it's also the blackest ...but then you'd never know that would you from the pristine air out in Mexifornia.
Good luck with all dat btw homeo.
I agree, many here are quick to go on the attack as soon as someone does not follow the EXACT definition of conservative. I do not agree with this decision as I read it now, but I will have to study it a bit more, That being said, Mr Barbour has done too much good for this state to throw him under this bus just now.
“Extremely disappointing. Liberty is nowhere in the equation here.”
It’s just another example of the all too common impulse of many people (Left or Right) to think (or at least pretend) that Government is just wonderful as long as *they* are the ones who make the decisions.
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