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To: montag813
Uh, no, I do not. I do not feel eminent domain is anything but "peachy keen". And where in my thousands of posts have I ever stated such? I'm 100% against this because of the abuses I have witnessed in my state. And if an individual elects not to sell to a developer, the power of eminent domain opens the door to abuses as described in this article.

I'm not concerned however. One day, someone will shoot back. And that will change the dynamics of eminent domain forever.
232 posted on 09/17/2003 9:14:11 AM PDT by Beck_isright (Shenandoah and Blue Ridge will re-emerge as the investment of the 21st Century....)
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To: Beck_isright
I'm not concerned however. One day, someone will shoot back. And that will change the dynamics of eminent domain forever.

Yes, property owners will then be viewed as potential terrorists, I'm sure. The government will then make sure to send in heavily armed LEOs to let them know they have 30 days or whatever to pack their stuff and get out.

Like auboy said, most of us can get good legal help, and I'd sure as hell be on the phone to the State AG's offices, Senators, etc., among others, saying "these people want to take my land and give it to Wal-Mart or whatever, so they can save a few minutes off their travel time, and the city can get a bit more in taxes, are you going to help me or do I need to go elsewhere (and mention you didn't help me, election year is around the corner)".

The whole point of the government in this country, from federal down to local, was originally to protect individuals. Funny how times have changed.

What's amusing, you won't find any big name celebrities or types like Jesse Jackson helping these folks.

233 posted on 09/17/2003 10:45:56 AM PDT by af_vet_rr
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