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What is all this hubub about eminate domain and the Supreme Court? 
Supreme Court Ruling on Eminent Domain
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the Supreme Court's ruling on eminent domain, particularly its implications for property rights and the potential for private developers to utilize this legal framework for personal gain. The scope includes legal interpretations, ethical considerations, and public sentiment regarding property seizure.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express confusion about the recent Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain and its implications.
- One participant references a specific case involving Justice David H. Souter's property, suggesting that a private developer may seek to build a hotel on it due to the ruling.
- Another participant articulates a concern that the original intent of eminent domain—to serve national security or significant public works—has been distorted by private interests, describing this as "shocking and sad."
- A participant provides links to external sources for further reading on the topic, indicating that the discussion has been previously addressed in another forum thread.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are differing views on the implications of the ruling and the ethical considerations surrounding eminent domain.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include varying interpretations of the Supreme Court's ruling, differing definitions of "public interest," and the lack of clarity on the specific legal precedents involved.
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Tarheel
misskitty said:What is all this hubub about eminate domain and the Supreme Court?
A good (but long) explanation can be found here... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/26/60minutes/main575343.shtml
I just found this a day or 2 ago...
continued here... http://www.freestarmedia.com/hotellostliberty2.html
It will never happen but it made me laugh.
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pallidin
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I thought that the intended concept behind "eminent domain" was to provide lawful seizure with due compensation of property that was in the clear and PRESSING interest of national security or "significant" government public works projects.
That private developers could twist this for their own greedy, and I do mean greedy, enterprises is shocking and sad.
These are all my words, but I stick by them.
That private developers could twist this for their own greedy, and I do mean greedy, enterprises is shocking and sad.
These are all my words, but I stick by them.
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russ_watters
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Discussed at length here: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=80066