Property rights issue awaiting court clues

The Washington Times ^ | Apr 11, 2002 | F. Patricia Callahan

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Is it legal for the government to use its power of eminent domain to condemn private property, then transfer the same property to another private owner for development purposes? Or does such action represent an unconstitutional "taking" of private property? The debate centers on the definition of "public use" under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which reads " nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation."

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Just another example in the long history of government stealing from one person to pay off some friends. Other examples include Donald Trump's acquisition of land in Atlantic City for his casino, and GW Bush's involvement in the Ranger's stadium land acquisition.