Most of us are aware of the laws of Eminent Domain. This is the law that allows the Government to take your property, while paying you fair market value, for public use. This is used most often for things like building new roads. However, MSNBC reports:
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local governments may seize people’s homes and businesses — even against their will — for private economic development.
That's right folks! You're home may now be taken, by force, for a new hotel or strip mall!! I wonder how long before ALL waterfront property becomes commercial.
An informal vote at msnbc.com shows that 97% (out of 65492 responses) of the voters think this is wrong. ARE YOU LISTENING CONGRESS???? Because now that the Supreme Court has ruled that it will allow states to dictate this, the ONLY way to change it is for Congress to act. If you would like to contact your Congressmen, here is a list of Senators and a list of Representatives.