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To: DB

Where is it allowed to have ‘eminent domain’ in the US Constitution? Do you know?


28 posted on 01/15/2016 4:02:21 PM PST by Red Steel (Ted Cruz: 'I'm a Big Fan of Donald Trump')
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To: Red Steel
Where is it allowed to have ‘eminent domain’ in the US Constitution? Do you know?

In the 5th Amendment:

"...nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

34 posted on 01/15/2016 4:04:25 PM PST by CA Conservative (Texan by birth, Californian by circumstance)
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To: Red Steel

The fifth amemdement takings clause.

So are you saying you agree with Trump and Kelo???


44 posted on 01/15/2016 4:08:36 PM PST by DB
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To: Red Steel

Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified
12/15/1791.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.


73 posted on 01/15/2016 4:20:11 PM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Red Steel

it is not in the constitution but in English common law. All land was originally owned by the King (government) due to birthright or conquest. The Revolutionary war conquered the land from the British. and we conquered or purchased conquered land for the rest.


145 posted on 01/15/2016 5:03:29 PM PST by dirtymac (Now is the time for all good men (people) to come to the aid of their country!)
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To: Red Steel

Learn how to read. Eminent domain is in the Constitution. Where do you think your local highway came from ?


148 posted on 01/15/2016 5:09:18 PM PST by sunrise_sunset
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