a private land owner and giving it to a private corporation. How is that for the public good?
2006-06-13 08:45:14 · 9 answers · asked by Trinity 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The govt. may take your property so long as it is rationally related to a legitimate state interest. Increasing a tax base is a legitimate state interest. Note however, that states may enact more stringent laws, not allowing the state govt to take property for private development, so if you don't like your state's rule then petition your state legislators.
2006-06-13 09:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eminent domain. And it's good because many times, private corporations that specialize in development are better skilled at finding better use for land compared to government entities. Why should a good idea that stimulates real estate value appreciation, rejuvenates blighted areas and increases tax revenue for the municipality be shot down just because some profit will go to a corporation?
2006-06-13 08:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by lingt69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they make the laws just for themselves...They make the laws so they may benefit. You better best believe they, their family or anyone they know will never be effective by imminent domain...EVER!
Responding to the one above me...Do you think it's fair..As a business owner..A business that has been operating for years successfully. But...Due to imminent domain you are forced to pack up and start over. In certain areas, where's there absolutely no growth, nothing being done to better certain communities I can understand change..To force someone OUT..their business, home, etc,. is a bit too much.
Don't ya think?
2006-06-13 08:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by WhatEVER27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually Eminent Domain, not Imminent Domain. I don't have an answer, but it should be noted that the recent Supreme Court case was 5-4, so it was obvisously a contentious ruling.
Ken
2006-06-13 08:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by K H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be straight forward to me. Private land can only be taken for public use, not to increase tax base. Private land to private corporation is stealing from the poor to give to the rich. Robin Hood in reverse.
2006-06-13 08:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only rationale is that it generates tax dollars for the government. Frankly it's garbage since there are so many loopholes for a corporation wanting to take over property..
2006-06-13 08:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by Bach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because their loyalty is to big businesses, not the common people. why shoudl they care, it's not their proerties that are being taken away from them, just the poor people they don't see nor interact with nor even related to, i bet. so sad.
2006-06-13 08:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by akipooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not. It's about how much money the government can squeeze out of us.
2006-06-13 08:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Modest intellect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole is more important than any of its parts?
2006-06-13 08:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by george06083 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋