Supreme Court rules cities may seize homes

charlotte.com - AP ^ | Jun. 23, 2005 | HOPE YEN

[MineralMan]

"1. Back a constitional amendment against eminent domain.
2. Back state constitutional amendments against it.
3. Some in the media on our side.
4. I guess... join with the DUmmies to fight it...? (History in the making here...)"

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Well the first two steps sound good.

[MineralMan]

"If this were the only issue where the government was broken you'd have a point."

One issue at a time.

[backtothestreets]

This ruling is among the best for defining the judges on the court. I don't like the ruling handed down. I can appreciate how it defined the judges involved. The knowledge gained should be used to determine what kind of judges we want when future vacancies occur.

[Finger Monkey]

Think you that "revolution" is only a thing of violence?

[TigersEye]

If only the government was usurping the people's powers and rights one at a time.

[Pravious]

"Has Dubya commented yet? How does this ruling jibe with his "ownership society"?"

He'll stutter, look kinda confused, mutter something about having respect for the decision of the courts even when we disagree with them, say "God Bless America" and go back to whatever he was doing before someone bothered him with all this.

[tertiary01]

And you better be especially beware if you own pre Prop 13 property in California. There will be schemes for condemnation to increase the property assessed valuation.

For the public good you know!!

[ol' hoghead]

Can you say "WAL-MART"?

[MineralMan]

"Think you that "revolution" is only a thing of violence?"

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Yup. By definition.

[mware]

Good Lord, you are correct. The DU'er are as outraged as we are. This may be an issue were we have to circle the wagons.

[conserv13]

I'd bet Hollywood's wealthy and powerful have little to worry about. No one will take their homes. Yep, they'll just keep going on and on criticizing the rest of us while they sit comfortably in their mansions. :-(

Actually that is not true. I think it was David Geffen who just has his property (Malibu beachfront) seized and made into public use.

[Tired of Taxes]

Of course, a few DUers think it's a conspiracy to make them look bad... lol.

[mware]

Time for another consititutional amendment that protects our property from take over by local government.

By the way the stockmarket does not seem to like this either, Down 38

[ninenot]

Sununu the Elder was a suspect from Day One, for those of us who read Human Events regularly. I'm not so sure about his offspring, either.

As to Bush/Elder: his globaloney falls perfectly in line with the Statism of this decision. I seriously doubt that he is either surprised OR unhappy with it.

[Tired of Taxes]

I think it was David Geffen who just has his property (Malibu beachfront) seized and made into public use.

Really? Then I stand corrected. Maybe this issue will gain their support, too...

[politicket]

Yup. By definition.

Bzzzzz....

According to Merriam-Webster:

2 a : a sudden, radical, or complete change b : a fundamental change in political organization; especially : the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed c : activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation d : a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something : a change of paradigm e : a changeover in use or preference especially in technology

[Finger Monkey]

From Merriam-Webster Online (I have deleted the first definition re: rotation):

Main Entry: rev·o·lu·tion
Pronunciation: "re-v&-'lü-sh&n
Function: noun

2 a : a sudden, radical, or complete change
b : a fundamental change in political organization; especially : the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed
c : activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation
d : a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something : a change of paradigm
e : a changeover in use or preference especially in technology

[Kokojmudd]

While I may disagree with the reasons posted I agree that Lincoln's actions started the errosion of property rights and created a strong federal govt. The end result is what we have now (or don't have now). I don't beleive there will ever be any attempt to secede or another American revolution as we are like the frog in the frying pan.

[Prince Charles]

Bend over and grab your ankles, the gummint's coming to help you.

[BlackElk]

#272: Rhode Scolarship sojorn= Rhodes Scholarship sojourn