While just a prototype, I would love to have one of these. In the neighborhood that I live in, I would consider it a necessity.
Daily Archives: May 12, 2008
The people have had enough!
I have spoken many times on the SCOTUS ruling Kelo v. City of New London, which is where they ruled that a city can eminent domain land away from one private owner, then give the land to private developers in order to develop the property and improve the tax base.
Well, the city of Jacksonville, FL tried to sneak one like this just under the passage of state laws to prevent just such a thing. They wanted a 60 acre waterfront property, and were willing to pay $17 million for the property. Evidently this is a rip off, so they went to court, and the jury “adjusted” the price to $67.4 million. Now, Jacksonville must decide if they want to pay the price, or deed the property back to the original owner. Of course, the city will probably raise taxes to pay for the property. After all, once the government get its hooks into you, they don’t let go. But you never know. Hopefully the city will abandon its dreams of conquest.
But I wouldn’t hold my breath on it.
What men REALLY think
Okay, who’s been recording my thoughts?