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Pastimes : Politics for Morons – Thread Moron Political Annex
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To: Tom C who wrote (232)6/25/2005 3:57:51 PM
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"That’s the nub. This ruling extends the line on what is a legitimate “public” use."

That's the rub. No, it doesn't. In fact, the line was extended as early as 1916 in the case of Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Co. v. Alabama Interstate Power Co.

In that case an electric company attempted to condemn certain land and water rights in order to generate hydroelectric power. The company claimed that the taking was for public use because provision of electricity benefits society at large. Justice Holmes, writing for the Court, agreed, saying that if ". . . that purpose is not public we should be at a loss to say what is."
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