Eminent Domain [again]

>
>>To my mind it's a local issue.
>>The Federal government should not get
>>involved. Let the local communities
>>work stuff like this out for themselves.
>
> Apparently this individual believes that "East Podunk" and every
> whistlestop along the way should have the right to decide for itself
> the legality of abortion, lynching, euthanasia, segregation, etc.

That individual was me. You're reading far more into that statement
than I put there.

>
> You don't seem to understand that by redefining the word "Public" to
> mean simpy "not private", and the word "use" to mean whatever local
> govt. wants it to mean.. -The 5th amendment has been trashed and
> America is no longer a refuge from oppression. [At least as regards
> protection of the weak against the strong.]

I don't seem to - but I think I do.

> Until this insidious ruling has been overturned the fundamental nature
> of this country is at risk.

The best and brightest will always go where they're wanted. If America
is no longer that place it's time to move. Speaking

Brian Dunbar
System Administrator
Liftport

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Remember.
But move forward, too. Light a candle, yes. But also drive a rivet.
~Lileks