Eminent Domain

[Bogart]

There are good reasons for eminent domain. As long as the land owner is paid market value and relocation costs (and loss of future business in the case of busineses) it is not inherently a bad thing.

In Phoenix right now, we are building a light rail system, and many homes and businesses (mostly businesses) must be relocated.

[Bogart]

I oppose erectile dysfunction.

LOL!

[Bogart]

Ind - Oppose

Bogart,
Do you live in Mesa?Are you familiar with the whole Baily breaks thing?

I live on Indian School just off Central.  No, I'm not sure what you're referring to.

[Bogart]

Ind - Oppose

Bogart,
Do you live in Mesa?Are you familiar with the whole Baily breaks thing?

I live on Indian School just off Central.  No, I'm not sure what you're referring to.

My memory is kinda flakey, but I found this page that explains it.
Basicly the city of Mesa was taking private property from one citizen to give to another.

To be fair Bailey was offered a pretty generous compensation which this article does not mention.
I cant find the details for it right now, but ill look them up if you want.

http://www.ij.org/cases/property/mesa_az.shtml

That's a terrible article. Clearly, this was a blatant abuse and not at all what eminent domain was intended for.

How do you feel about the light rail system? Too much, not enough...waste of money?

[Bogart]

See how easy it can be for Democrats and Republicans to agree on some things?  

[Bogart]

Scams aside, there are times when it is necessary. You will always have someone refusing to sell at any price.