[Uncle Vlad]

That's not the point. When one private citizen can use government for force another private citizen to sell his property against his will, we're striking at the cornerstone of our freedom regardless of the settlement price. I think our Founding Fathers would back me up on this one.

[tx_eggman]

That's not the point. When one private citizen can use government for force another private citizen to sell his property against his will, we're striking at the cornerstone of our freedom regardless of the settlement price.

Vlad ... couldn't agree more, but what does this have to do with WalMart. It seems the problem is the politicans in Alabaster and their misuse of eminent domain.

[myrabach]

I agree with you. And Wal-Mart does this in more than one community. Because of that, I do not shop Wal-Mart. I know I'm a very small drop in the bucket, but you know that thing about absolute power corrupts absolutely. I think that is the case with Wal-Mart.

[curiosity]

When one private citizen can use government for force another private citizen to sell his property against his will, we're striking at the cornerstone of our freedom regardless of the settlement price.

It's called eminent domain. It's explicitly allowed for in the 5th amendment, so long as the property owner gets just compensation.