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[Marcia <msmartin AT ccbeunet.br>]

I was surprise to see how little coverage yesterday’s Supreme Court’s 
decision; on allowing private corporations to request local governments to 
seize people's homes and businesses, even against their will, for private 
economic development!

What ever happened to property rights; one of the keystones in America’s 
Freedom? Do you mean to tell me that, after working all their lives, and 
being 
able to retire, let’s say, at the beach, or anywhere else really, people can 
now be forced out of their homes? Just because some builder decided that 
would 
be the perfect spot for him to build a resort, or a mall?

I’m really intrigued by the lack of coverage this Supreme Court decision is 
getting by the media. This sets a very dangerous precedent by the highest 
court of law in this country! It infringes a fundamental right! In a country 
that sells freedom and liberty throughout the world, Americans seemed a lot 
more outraged by having their bags and shoes inspected at airport security, 
claiming "invasion of privacy" or "losing freedom"; then now, when they can 
be 
kicked out of their houses or businesses, at any time, just because some 
builder likes its location!!!

I’m not sure why this is not getting more media attention, and why people 
seem 
to not really care. Maybe they don’t understand what this court decision 
really means?

Sorry... but I had to get this out of my system.
Marcia

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