Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Missouri high court overturns ruling blocking eminent domain

And the march of fascism across the backs of the people continues on unimpeded. When the judiciary system is co-opted by the elite class, there is little option left the people. Do I smell revolt? I certainly smell something, and it ain't pretty.

Missouri high court overturns ruling blocking eminent domain
On Tuesday the state Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling that would have blocked many communities from using eminent domain for private development supported by tax breaks.

The ruling could affect cities and towns where as many as two-thirds of Missourians live. It also clears the way for the St. Louis suburb of Arnold to take the dentist office of Homer Tourkakis — if the city can prove the property is blighted.

Property rights groups condemned the ruling, warning that it could prompt more local governments to take private property. And Tim Sandefur, an attorney who represented Tourkakis, called the decision "a disaster."

"This is scary," said Ron Calzone, the chairman for Missouri Citizens for Property Rights. "This is a scary, scary decision."