Posted on 06/28/2005 3:40:00 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win
Weare, New Hampshire (PRWEB) Could a hotel be built on the land owned by Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter? A new ruling by the Supreme Court which was supported by Justice Souter himself itself might allow it. A private developer is seeking to use this very law to build a hotel on Souter's land.
Justice Souter's vote in the "Kelo vs. City of New London" decision allows city governments to take land from one private owner and give it to another if the government will generate greater tax revenue or other economic benefits when the land is developed by the new owner.
On Monday June 27, Logan Darrow Clements, faxed a request to Chip Meany the code enforcement officer of the Towne of Weare, New Hampshire seeking to start the application process to build a hotel on 34 Cilley Hill Road. This is the present location of Mr. Souter's home.
Clements, CEO of Freestar Media, LLC, points out that the City of Weare will certainly gain greater tax revenue and economic benefits with a hotel on 34 Cilley Hill Road than allowing Mr. Souter to own the land.
The proposed development, called "The Lost Liberty Hotel" will feature the "Just Desserts Café" and include a museum, open to the public, featuring a permanent exhibit on the loss of freedom in America. Instead of a Gideon's Bible each guest will receive a free copy of Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged."
Clements indicated that the hotel must be built on this particular piece of land because it is a unique site being the home of someone largely responsible for destroying property rights for all Americans.
"This is not a prank" said Clements, "The Towne of Weare has five people on the Board of Selectmen. If three of them vote to use the power of eminent domain to take this land from Mr. Souter we can begin our hotel development."
Clements' plan is to raise investment capital from wealthy pro-liberty investors and draw up architectural plans. These plans would then be used to raise investment capital for the project. Clements hopes that regular customers of the hotel might include supporters of the Institute For Justice and participants in the Free State Project among others.
just keepin' track of this...
Welcome to the world of the "little people", Justice Souter.
Damn...why couldn't I have gotten that name? That's awesome!
http://www.wftv.com/news/4665121/detail.html
What if all the outrage that's developed over the past few days were directed, focused, and concentrated on the perpertrators of these wanton acts of legalized theft that have been going on for longer than most of us realize?
That is, shine a bright light on the corporations, real estate developers, lenders, leasing agents, and particularly government employees ("economic development specialists") who have conspired to separate landowners from their homes, businesses and underdeveloped property.
These are people who should have to answer for their transgressions against the Constitution and against their fellow citizens. Their names must be made public in letters-to-the-editor, on the Web, at meetings of homeowners associations and service clubs, in church if it's allowed.
The fact the Supreme Court has ruled cities can get away with this doesn't make it right. Most citizens -- even those living in Blue Zones -- will agree it's entirely wrong to take someone's property for another's benefit.
We need to start a nationwide boycott of all businesses involved and recall or otherwise remove from office any elected officials who vote to authorize government-sponsored land redistribution.
Impossible, you say?
More likely to have a positive outcome than threatening to condemn a house in New Hampshire.
I would absolutely contribute/invest in this project.
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Whatever you say, Mr. Durbin.
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Thanks, you're on!
I just read this in the Washington Times....sweet!
I'd like to see MORE businesses do this,if for no other reason than to make a point. Residents at a certain cul-de-sac in Chappaqua,beware!! LOL
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>>Somehow, I have a feeling you might take exception to that, and would rightly defend you belongings from me "not stealing" them from you, regardless of how much cash I left for you. The point is, you did not agree to the terms of my taking the items. If that's not theft, what is?
You're quibbling over semantics. If you don't want it taken, it would sure feel like theft to you. "Stealing" and "theft" are not an exaggerated description of what's happening here. They're right on the mark.
It's sort of like the IRS's "voluntary compliance", right?
RightWing Librarian
Still making my way through the thread but wanted to respond to your post. I was thinking the same thing. If there were committments for buying timeshares then the town council could be assured that the property is profitable regardless of actual occupancy at the hotel. This also accomodates those who want to participate but are unable to commit to taking actual vacations there. I like it!
Naaaaa ... since Kennedy wants to shut down Gitmo
I suggest we move it to the Kennedy Compound
"Weare's selectmen planned to review the letters at its meeting last night, and will decide how to proceed, said chairwoman Laura Buono."
Also from the article...
The letter, which included Souter's street address, was posted on conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh's Web site yesterday afternoon, spurring concerns in town about the reclusive justice's safety and privacy.
Souter couldn't be reached by phone yesterday and had not yet returned to Weare last evening, but a few police cruisers were parked on the edge of his property.
"It was a precaution, just being protective," said Lt. Mark Bodanza.
That? Must be brought to us by the same people who still think Rush Limbaugh is responsible for Timothy McVeigh. Morons!
"Am I taking this seriously? But of course," said Meany, who handles building requests. "In lieu of the recent Supreme Court decision, I would imagine that some people are pretty much upset. If it is their right to pursue this type of end, then by all means let the process begin. . . . I have to allow the law to take its course."
Sounds like Mr. Meany gets it. ;-)
thanks, both.
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It needs a visit from a bullsover.
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