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To: Hostage
Although the remark appears as extended hyperbole, the poster is technically correct. Your commment is fascist, meaning dictatorial.

Nonsense. How is "eminent domain", if legally applied, considered "fascist"? If her local elected body indeed decided this in accordnace with applicable laws and standards, I don't see how it is unlawful. How do you respond to the millions of residences moved or destroyed for the Federal highway or railroad systems? Was that "fascist" too?

My other remark was strictly a monetary one, in that I would gladly take 200% of my home's worth in a bubble market. With interest rates this cheap she could buy another home at record low rates and buy a 2nd home to rent and provide income...a built-in retirement account.

194 posted on 09/16/2003 9:38:19 AM PDT by montag813
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To: montag813
How is "eminent domain", if legally applied, considered "fascist"?

It's NOT legally applied, that's the point. Eminent domain can ONLY be used for public use (e.g., bridges, highways, water treatment plants, etc.). It is authorized by the Fifth amendment: "...nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." There is no provision for seizure for *private* use, nor should there be.

195 posted on 09/16/2003 10:06:07 AM PDT by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
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To: montag813
You answered your own question. The Federal Highway is in the government interest. Commercial development is in commercial interest.

Your argument is fascist meaning dictatorial as it pertains to justifying the means to an end.

The monetary argument is not yours to decide. You are dictating your personal view to Mrs. Hodge.
199 posted on 09/16/2003 11:25:47 AM PDT by Hostage
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To: montag813
How is "eminent domain", if legally applied

Eminent domain cannot, by definition, be "legally applied" to seize property from one person and give it to another. Only "public use" (e.g. essential government infrastructure such as fortifications and post roads) is eligible.

211 posted on 09/16/2003 1:02:15 PM PDT by steve-b
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