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The discussion centers on the controversial topic of eminent domain and its implications following a recent Supreme Court ruling. A private developer is attempting to leverage this ruling to build a hotel on land owned by Justice David H. Souter, which has sparked debate about the ethical use of eminent domain. The original intent of eminent domain was to allow the government to seize property for significant public projects with fair compensation, but the potential misuse of this power for private gain raises concerns. The conversation highlights the tension between government authority and private interests, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of how eminent domain is applied.
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What is all this hubub about eminate domain and the Supreme Court? :rolleyes:
 
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misskitty said:
What is all this hubub about eminate domain and the Supreme Court? :rolleyes:

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...

Could a hotel be built on the land owned by Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter? A new ruling by the Supreme Court which was supported by Justice Souter himself itself might allow it. A private developer is seeking to use this very law to build a hotel on Souter's land.
continued here... http://www.freestarmedia.com/hotellostliberty2.html

It will never happen but it made me laugh. :smile:
 
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.
 

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