WPCNR MR. & MRS. & MS. WHITE PLAINS VOICE. June 24, 2005: Another WPCNR reader expresses befuddlement at the Supreme Court 5-4 decision favoring Eminent Domain:
John-
Dred Scott, Korematsu, and Kelo v. New London are
prime examples of a clear failing to protect
individual’s rights. Indeed, as described by WPCNR
subscriber Aaron’s letter to you, liberty for USA
homeowners has gone on hiatus. To permit the taking of
residences for purported economic development is
repugnant as slavery and mass internment.
A civil war was fought and considerable restitution
payments made to return some justice in the first two
misguided Supreme Court rulings. With Kelo to bring
back sanity we must urge our NYS representatives to
amend our State Constitution. Even the current High
Court’s imprudent majority acknowledges States can
place further restrictions on their eminent domain
actions.
New Yorkers are savvy. Eco development is
speculation it ain’t a public purpose. Let’s tell our
Albany lawmakers to make it so and make it right.
Cordially,
John Vorperian
