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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
If you're getting compensated for the market value of your property -- fairly, let's suppose -- and for things like relocation, what about the property right isn't being protected? Your argument is circular: Why do you oppose urban renewal in this case? Because you want to protect property rights. What's to the property right if someone is compensated? It's the right not to have your property taken for urban renewal.
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You're back to absolutes.
I'm talking about a balancing test. If the call is close, I'd rule against emminent domain. I think the power should be used sparingly and with caution, because it impinges on other rights.
The government cannot demand whatever I have based on their willingness to pay me fair market value. I have no doubt that putting my Tom Seaver rookie card in a sports museum would have public benefit, but I do not believe government should be able to force me to do it. Do you?
