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Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Carl Moore — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:54:20 -0000

The problem is that some people don't want a sports complex. I.e., not everybody benefits, only those who watch the sports, and even some of them might want something else there instead. Eminent Domain is the ultimate in "big government" behavior. What makes it so sick is that the Republicans think of themselves as the party of small government. You might say cities will always exercise their Eminent Doman rights, but citizens will often be angry about it, and if enough have influence, we can stop this type of land-theft that, while it might benefit some people, hurts others, especially the property owners.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

John Seravalli — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:33:40 -0000

Diane: True that a sports complex is not a school, firehouse or police station. But those that think eminent domain should not be used for public uses, such as a City owned Sports Complex or a Park are not being reasonable. No State will ever pass legislation that prohibits the use of eminent domain for a City owned Sports Complex or a Park. John Seravalli

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Diane_dp — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:18:18 -0000

A sports complex is not comparable to a police station, a fire station, or a school. Recreation does not have the same standing as educating our children, preventing and solving crimes, or putting out burning buildings.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

John Seravalli — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:26:00 -0000

Aaron: Thanks for the advise. I just did the research, the Sports Compex is owned by the City of Wasilla. John Seravalli

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Aaron Epstein — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:11:27 -0000

You say you are "assuming" that the sports complex is owned by the City of Wasilla. Yes, sports complexes are owned in many cities by cities. But also in many cities they are owned by private enterprises.

Rather than "assume" you might find the true facts and then post your reply!
Aaron

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

John Seravalli — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:03:37 -0000

I am assuming that the "new sports complex that included an indoor hockey rink" is owned by the City of Wasilla, is is used by the citizens of Wasilla. This has nothing in common with the Kelo case. Kelo was about taking homes and turning them over to a developer who planned to build a hotel among other things, for PROFIT, that was to be realized by the developer. What was done in Wasilla is no different than any City taking property for a school, police station, city hall or park. By contrast when I asked Obama for America Senator Obama's position on eminent domain, the response was Senator Obama supports eminent domain for "economic development", exactly as was the case in Kelo. For the record, Senator McCain has released a statement on eminent domain. Senator McCain only support eminent domain for projects used by the public, such as schools and a City owned Sports Complex. Of the three, Governor Palin, Senator McCain and Senator Obama, the only one who supports eminent domain abuse is Senator Obama.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Isobel Lee — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:59:12 -0000

If it existed they would have released it by now. So the answer to your question is probably never because it is a work of fiction.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Eric Dondero — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:37:35 -0000

Kelo happened way after she was Mayor.

You're obviously trying to dampen libertarian enthusiasm for Sarah Palin. Trust me, it ain't working. We libertarians LOVE SARAH PALIN!!

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

RF — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:55:57 -0000

When will they release the video of Michelle Obama calling Bill Clinton "WHITEY"

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

whynot — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:42:03 -0000

Palin has the nerve to talk about Obama - when she infact is one step away from being a felon. Troopergate, tax evasion, witchcraft. This is the best John McCain could do????

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

jeni — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:23:38 -0000

She is very skilled in the art of out and out lying as well as shooting wolves out of an aircraft!

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Laura McGann — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:05 -0000

no prob.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

EJ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:07:15 -0000

thank you for pointing this out! I asked Politico about the same thing... after posts were all over her reading the Economist. This is way more of a whopper than that.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

Jeffrey Seelman — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:49:25 -0000

Gov. Palin is on a drive of self-ambition, which should not be confused with the Republican agenda.

Re: Palin Forgets She Once Used Eminent Domain

AS — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:38:48 -0000

Just shows what an idiot she really is.