Thursday, June 23, 2005

More Proof the Government Does Not Work for Us Working Class People

Now under consideration when you buy your next house; make sure it is not in an area that developers may want to put a mall, hotel, spa or tax revenue generator for your local government.

Taken from the Denver Post today:
"The Supreme Court today ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses - even against their will - for private economic development."

Thank you to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who argued that cities should not have unlimited authority to uproot families, even if they are provided compensation, simply to accommodate wealthy developers.

Read the story here.

2 comments:

davegannon said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE! I HOPE YOU HAVE A FUN ONE!.

da' hammer said...

Thanks!
Bummer you can't make it over Friday night. :(