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Eminent Domain

The power of governments to enact eminent domain to condemn blighted properties and develop those properties for public use, has changed to the “right” of governments to snatch property away from lawful owners for economic development. Eminent domain is nothing new, but the 2005 case of Kelo v. City of New London, brought the issue to the public eye. Property owners led by Suzette Kelo, decided to confront the city, knowing that grabbing personal property –people’s homes- just to make a profit did not equate to “public use.” Public use (such as necessary roads, bridges, or schools) was up until … Continue reading →

Maine Legislation Protects Abused Pets

The state of Maine has become the first in the country to enact a law to help protect pets from abuse. This new law, enacted in May of this year, allows judges to include domestic pets in protection orders for spouses, partners, and children leaving abusive relationships. A spokesperson from the Humane Society of the United States applauded the move by the state of Maine, calling it an innovative, new approach. Advocates for the law hope that including pets in protection orders will help battered women and others — those who were unwilling to abandon their pets to save themselves … Continue reading →

Legislating Marriage

Heather wrote very good articles about legislating marriage that gave us some things to think about. She and I have differing opinions, and she has graciously allowed me voice my opinion here. Debate and sharing different opinions are important if we hope to learn from each other. Whether you believe that “same sex marriage” does not affect anyone except the people who practice it or you believe that redefining marriage harms the institution and society as a whole, you are entitled to express your opinion. One of the great things about this country is the ability to speak freely. Whether … Continue reading →

Marriage is a Hot Button

There seems to be a growing conservative movement in the country that continues to effect changes that affect thousands if not millions of lives. The one that I want to talk about right now is the number of states banning gay or same-sex marriage. While this is far from a political forum, this is a place to talk about marriage. Marriage is a hot button for many people and this issue is a sensitive one. It shouldn’t be. While I will not address arguments about whether a legal union is ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural.’ Nor am I going to make an … Continue reading →