[Vision2020] supreme court-kelo

[David M. Budge]

All,

I had sent this out earlier but somehow it didn't get posted.  Apologies 
in advance if you get it twice.

This is an issue quite dear to my heart.  The Institute for Justice is 
tracking the flood of eminent domain cases that have been pushed forward 
in the light of the Kelo decision.

You can find it here: 
http://www.ij.org/private_property/connecticut/6_29_05pr.html

or here: http://davebudge.com/?p=491

Additionally, they have a site 
http://www.castlecoalition.org/announcements/governor-contact1.asp

with links to ask our various governors to join in stopping this 
flagrant abuse of corporate over individual property rights.

I urge everyone to do so.

Thanks.

db

Mark Solomon wrote:

> For those interested, here's a link to the full bill text. Pasted 
> below is the actual language minus the statement of legislative 
> intent. As one will see, this bill will only effect federal actions or 
> those that utilize federal funds. To complete the closure of this 
> potential abuse of power will require each state legislature to act as 
> well.
>
> Mark Solomon
>
> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c109:1:./temp/~c109n8Q9xP::
>
> SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF HOMES , SMALL  BUSINESSES , AND OTHER PRIVATE 
> PROPERTY RIGHTS.
>
>  (a) In General- The power of eminent domain shall be available only 
> for public use.
>
>  (b) Public Use- In this Act, the term `public use' shall not be 
> construed to include economic development.
>
>  (c) Application- This Act shall apply to--
>
>  (1) all exercises of eminent domain power by the Federal Government; and
>
>  (2) all exercises of eminent domain power by State and local 
> government through the use of Federal funds.
>
>
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