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Eminent Domain

Is Eminent domain a good thing? Many argue that it is unjust and frustrating. Land that has belonged to the family for centuries leveled for a highway. But what can one do? It seems that it is impossible to contest. And is THAT right? That the

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imminent_Domain

Posted By eastwind on October 19, 2007

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Diamond

Yes it is a terrible thing to have your property taken away, but the cau...

Posted By DiamondLips on October 20, 2007

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Eminent Domain is frustrating to watch happen. Its like watching govern...

Posted By eastwind on October 19, 2007

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Eminent Domain is unfair and nothing more that theft.

From_the_east

Eminent Domain is frustrating to watch happen. Its like watching government sanctioned robbery!!

-- Posted By eastwind on October 19, 2007

How can anyone be OK with the Government waltzing in and taking someones property without any of their say in it? There is no one I know that would be OK with that. Its is wrong to make one suffer in order to cater to the convenience of others. .

i have to say that i would be pretty upset if they came up wanting to cut through MY property. Not having a say in the matter is frustrating.
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Eminent Domain is for the good of the greater need.

Diamond

Yes it is a terrible thing to have your property taken away, but the causes are very legitimate.

-- Posted By DiamondLips on October 20, 2007

Its is better that the general public have their overall needs taken care of than the convenience of just one. These things need to be weighed. I know that if I was put in that situation, AND I was compensated for it, that I would cooperate. .

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