Peter, Right you are: Governments have always looked to grab anything which will bring in max revenue to enhance the public coffers. When it flies in the face of the letter and intent of the U.S. Constitution, it needs to be stopped dead in its tracks. Eminent domain (and condemnation, a California proceeding) for the sole purpose of commercial development is beyond wrong.
Best not get me started on the RICO statutes. - Holly
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. |
