The Kelo decision was a travesty.
Some States have amended their constitution in order to mitigate the abuse of Eminent domain (see below).
CALIFORNIA’S Proposition 99
Eminent Domain.
Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Constitutional Amendment. California Ballot Measure - Proposition 99
Election: Primary June 3, 2008 (Primary)
Outcome: Passed
Summary:
Bars state and local governments from using eminent domain to acquire an owner-occupied residence, as defined, for conveyance to a private person or business entity.
Creates exceptions for public work or improvement, public health and safety protection, and crime prevention.
Link:
http://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_99,_Rules_Governing_Eminent_Domain_(June_2008)
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I wonder how many people on FR would support the government taking their guns as long as they are justly compensated?
Private property is private property. Rights are rights. The right to own a firearm assumes the right to own private property.
Totally disagree with him on this.
Fail
Trumpite Response:
A)Who cares?
B)He’s right
C)(ignores stance and attacks the media for reporting it)
Fail and fail and fail
In the end, Trump’s support of eminent domain and any other questionable stances won’t matter one iota to the Trump fan base.