Eminent Domain is an old problem. Ahab took Naboth's vineyard, but reaped the judgment of God. Naboth had the responsibility we all have to pass along the land to the next generation, not to surrender it to the government.
Two initiatives on the June ballot claim to protect Californians against the state seizing land for private use -- Like turning old housing into a shopping center in order to bring in more revenue.
While Prop 98 would fulfill that purpose, Prop 99 would actually protect Eminent Domain with its many exceptions for environment and crime control.
Please see
http://www.portervillepost.com/columns/seppi/getting-it-right-with-june-props.html
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