bryanjazz

This is truly one of the most alarming things I've heard recently. As the line between government and corporations continues to blur (eg. the White House), the highest court in the land has given...they have actually...just read for yourself:

Majority: Local officials know how best to help cities

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses -- even against their will -- for private economic development. (more here)

And the strange thing: the dissent, written by O'Connor, was joined by Rehnquist, Scalia and Thomas.