[Writer1]

This is an example of domestic fascism, pure and simple. The mayor is out of control. This is an illegal taking. The owners need to be compenstation for the loss of the use of their aircraft. What's next?

[longshadow]

This is an example of domestic fascism, pure and simple.

Correction: attacking and destroying transportation infrastructure in a midnight raid is an act of terrorism.

Osama bin Daley should be arrested and prosecuted for commiting an act of terror during time of war.

[b fair]

I think if I had a plane stored here and they closed the airport like this, Chicago IS going to pay ALL costs to move the aircraft and restore it to airworthy condition.

But since I only fly rotor wings I don't need the runway!

[RonF]

First, you have violated one of the standards of this web site by changing the title of a posting. This is so that people can effectively search to prevent duplicate posts.

Second, the article itself never discussed the topic you used in the title, so the title is inaccurate.

Third, you have failed to establish your case. Daley II has already said that the City would pay the full costs of relocating those planes. Yes, he has inconvenienced those plane owners, but he seems as though he intends to find a way to compensate them for that. The "takings" clause only forbids the government to take private property if they don't compensate the owners for it. If it does, there's no violation. And it won't cost that much to compensate them for a few days inability to use those planes.

I'm not defending Daley II's actions, by the way. I'm just trying to defend the truth.

[merrin]

Even as critics prepared to sue the city to reopen Meigs, they conceded the city seems within its rights since it operates the airfield and it sits on Park District property.

I don't know enough about local Chicago issues to know whether Daley is right or wrong, but I do know that closing down a city-owned airort does not violate the takings clause.

[KansasCanadian]

Neil Bortz slipped up and called Daley a b*astard on his show this morning--Bortz flew into there on occasion

[lasereye]

It sounds like the owner is the city of Chicago.

[SENTINEL]

"The owners need to be compensated for the loss of the use of their aircraft."

They need to be compensated for the LOSS of their aircraft ! How are the the private aircraft owners going to get them out of there with no runway to take off from ?

All hail King Daley !!

[MinuteGal]

You read it here first. Richie Daley and his not-so-behind the scenes cronies want this land "for a park".....hah, hah....make that "for a lakefront CASINO"!

Leni

[Sloth]

I think the mayor flew into the Sears Tower one too many times in Flight Simulator.

[Falcon4.0]

Considering that airports fall under Federal Jurisdiction, I'd say he has committed several Federal Crimes.

[fight_truth_decay]

Good will be a park to be enjoyed by all now. Great extension for biking, blading, jogging etc...maybe another Buckingham.

Beautiful!..dialog on this subject has been going on for years now ... way to long. Most want it as a park. Huraaaaah!

Plenty of small airports available in the western suburbs.
Plus we don't need any small planes targeting those civilians on the streets downtown rush-hour. It is a threat after 9/11.

Just my opinion. Sorry.

F_T_D

[IncPen]

Daley closed the airport because he lives just across Lake Shore Drive, in Burnham Park, and disliked the noise of the planes.

That's it.

If he puts a casino there, he's an even bigger schmuck.

[justshutupandtakeit]

This airport belonged to the City thus, Daley had every right to do this. Takings have nothing to do with it.

It seems to have universally infuriated everyone, though. LoL. Even non-airheads.

[IronJack]

One of the Left's tactics: Always present a controversial proposal as a fait accompli. Let inertia do for you what conscience cannot. Or, in simpler terms, it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

[Sender]

Illinois belongs in the same category with the Axis of Weasels.

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[taxcontrol]

Please explain how this was an "illegal taking".

Property in question belongs to the city (y/n)?
Run ways in question belong to the the city (y/n)?

Granted the owners of any aircraft stranded at the airport might have a claim for the fair market value of the aircraft or costs for relocating their aircraft.

Those who have rented facilities at the airfield could also be due compensation if the action violated any contractal terms.


But I still fail to see where there was a taking of anything.

[Zorrito]

Drunk or sober, Mayor Daily is always a Democrat. What else can you expect from him?

[Question_Assumptions]

A combative mayor said he was staving off possible terrorist attacks from the skies over the Loop, and that the quick action was necessary to avoid a protracted battle with Meigs supporters.

Leftist thugs never let the voice of the people or democracy get in their way. Just imagine what methods this thug would justify using in a less free country to get his way. This is why leftists must be kept out of power.

[mhking]

The apple didn't fall too far from the tree....