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Originally posted by sgtclub
I'm suggesting that taking private property from one citizen and giving it to another citizen is not an appropriate use of eminent domain. If the government wanted to take it to build a freeway, a firehouse, or something of that nature, it's a different story.
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I understand what you're suggesting, but not why.* Do you think it should have been unconstitutional for the federal government to take land by eminent domain to give the railroads? Private business, but the public benefits are clear. OK to build a freeway, but what if it's a toll road owned by an authority with private bondholders?
* eta: I take it back: I'm not sure what you're suggesting. How do you decide what's appropriate?
