Supreme Court Decision
How long until only corporations are allowed to own private property?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a city can take a person's home as part of a private development project aimed at boosting tax revenues and revitalizing a local economy, a decision that could have nationwide impact.
By a 5-4 vote, the high court upheld a ruling that New London, Connecticut, can seize the homes and businesses owned by seven families for a private development project that will complement a nearby research facility by the Pfizer Inc. drug company.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a city can take a person's home as part of a private development project aimed at boosting tax revenues and revitalizing a local economy, a decision that could have nationwide impact.
By a 5-4 vote, the high court upheld a ruling that New London, Connecticut, can seize the homes and businesses owned by seven families for a private development project that will complement a nearby research facility by the Pfizer Inc. drug company.
© Reuters 2005. All Rights Reserved.
posted by Kelly @ 11:05 AM
2 Comments:
At 11:32 AM,
The one and only Tree said…
What crap!
At 3:38 PM,
Kelly said…
Indeed Crap it is. The individuals rights are being ripped from us daily.
Again... Call your congressman and tell them how you feel about this ruling.
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