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j8ear · 06-23-2005, 11:54 AM

I disagree Pan. This is not "a law," per se, Eminent Domain and the taking of property with just compensation for the PUBLIC use...is actually a constitutional ammendment, the fifth to be exact. Here is the text:

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 offence 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.

Law or consitutional restriction or whatever. You're right it needs to change. And so does the Supreme Courts interpretive abilities.

This decision is complete and utter destruction of this principle, and broadens the definition of public use to include taking property to give to rich developers who financed my last campaign so they will also finance my re-election.

Disgusting.

No one is safe or secure in their homes, anyone's property can be siezed, to help finance any politicians next re-election.

Your right though this isn't a left or right issue. Essentially, every politician interested in their own survival and eliminating any accountability is on the left. Even those who claim to be on the right. They're all sacks of shit imho.

Don't even get me started on researching what a complete mockery of "Just Compensation" has been basterized to mean as far as a government body is concerned. Pennies on the dollar!

The left has started this consolidation of power...and the people have bought it hook line and sinker. The new deal, the great society, the compassion industry, affirmative action, roe v wade, ad infinitum. All complete and utter failures. Yet we keep on plugging away...as if the garbage who created this nonsense can or even will fix it?

-bear

06-23-2005, 11:54 AM	#46 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	I disagree Pan. This is not "a law," per se, Eminent Domain and the taking of property with just compensation for the PUBLIC use...is actually a constitutional ammendment, the fifth to be exact. Here is the text: 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 offence 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. Law or consitutional restriction or whatever. You're right it needs to change. And so does the Supreme Courts interpretive abilities. This decision is complete and utter destruction of this principle, and broadens the definition of public use to include taking property to give to rich developers who financed my last campaign so they will also finance my re-election. Disgusting. No one is safe or secure in their homes, anyone's property can be siezed, to help finance any politicians next re-election. Your right though this isn't a left or right issue. Essentially, every politician interested in their own survival and eliminating any accountability is on the left. Even those who claim to be on the right. They're all sacks of shit imho. Don't even get me started on researching what a complete mockery of "Just Compensation" has been basterized to mean as far as a government body is concerned. Pennies on the dollar! The left has started this consolidation of power...and the people have bought it hook line and sinker. The new deal, the great society, the compassion industry, affirmative action, roe v wade, ad infinitum. All complete and utter failures. Yet we keep on plugging away...as if the garbage who created this nonsense can or even will fix it? -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.