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Larry J — (archived)

Sorry, Mary Anne, but you're naive. It takes either a legislative action (or, as often as not, a court decision) to change a law. More often than not, the people who win elections are the ones with the most "campaign contributions" (bribes by another name). When the people with the money (e.g. developers) donate to politicians, they expect something in return. When they covet someone else's property, all they have to do now is get the local or state government to force a takings "for the public good." The people who bought and paid for the politicians dictate the process.

It's funny that you're siding with large corporate interests against ordinary citizens who may be fortunate enough to own a desireable piece of property. You're siding with forcing people to sell against their will for the benefit of other private individuals or corporations. Maybe one day a Cosco or something similar will desire your property. If you want to sell, fine. If not, too bad, you're out of luck.

Maybe you like the idea that whatever raises revenue for government is a good thing. Many of us disagree. Since the Supreme Court has ruled yet again against the Constitution's intent, there isn't much individuals can do.

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