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There is no property ownership in America.
Since Dick McClean is an RTD board member, We can surmise that the idea to steal the Kirlin’s land originated there,
or did he encourage the RTD board to proceed with their theft after his success at home?
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2007/dec/03/rtds-lakewood-land-grab-raises-hackles/
by SoBoPop
There should be a constitutional amendment: if land taken for eminent domain is no longer used for the purpose for which it was taken, that land has to be returned to the original owner if possible. And if the government lets private developers take ownership of property taken by eminent domain, someone should end up in jail.
Here in Portland, Oregon the regional government has created the same situation...use of eminent domain being stretched to pursue urban development around the light rail lines. Businesses are opposed, since light rail brings crime and vagrancy, not an enhanced business climate. The ultimate was forced removal of an old coffee shop building for siting of a Starbucks (within the new civic center) due mostly to its proximity to the light rail lines. Quite a stretch at the very least.
Some background for the McLean/Kirlin saga; seems this may be where he gathered his info to act the way he did.