What the hell is the "government interest"? You think that means it's in your interest? Talk about "fascist"! Sheesh. Governments always use eminent domain proclaiming how commerce will be improved and their projects will serve the public interest. But governments are notorious for working against the public interest with highway projects. New York is a prime example, where tens of thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed to make room for Robert Moses' Cross Bronx Expressway, which is a parking lot 24/7 and destroyed one of the most vibrant, commerically viable areas of New York, all with "eminent domain". Is this not "fascist"? I see the government as another business entity competing with commerical enterprises, with nearly always bad effect. Why can't a community or city decide to use the law for commerical reasons if they feel it will economically benefit them more than a highway or light rail system? Your Fifth Amendment article routed through the 14th (to the States) would allow "due process" to include monetary compensation.
Your argument is fascist meaning dictatorial as it pertains to justifying the means to an end.
You name-calling is infantile. Eminent domain is all about a means to an end. And is no less fascistic than commerical uses, IF LEGAL (and I am not saying that in this particular case that it is). I am not arguing the merits of this case, but regarding government vs. commercial rights using eminent domain.
The monetary argument is not yours to decide. You are dictating your personal view to Mrs. Hodge.
Who the hell is "dictating"? Take a freakin lax. I said "I would"...my personal opinion. If she wants to blow a 200% balloon on her appraised housing price, that's her own issue.