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To: Joe Btfsplk who wrote (37157)	6/25/2005 5:31:46 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Respond to of 90947

"To me, we are adopting some parts of fascist socialism." That might make for an interesting debate, if you have anything persuasive to back up the assertion, but perhaps another day. I've got some salmon to cook and wine to drink. "Eminent domain is probably necessary for very limited purposes." Yes, and even the father of economic liberalism (commonly known as capitalism), Adam Smith, recognized the proper role of government in provision of public goods and furthering social welfare (in the economic sense of the word). And one could argue that the very power to tax is an infringement on our property rights. None of these acts of government could reasonably be termed either socialist or fascist, and neither can eminent domain when exercised by our democratically elected representatives acting within their defined powers. Off to the kitchen. Have a good evening.