Lessons from the Kelo decision
07/06/05
Kelo has several important lessons for all of us. We are witnessing the destruction of any last remnants of the separation of powers doctrine, a doctrine our founders considered critical to freedom. The notion that the judicial branch of government serves as a watchdog to curb legislative and executive abuses has been entirely exposed as an illusion. Judges not only fail to defend our freedoms, they actively infringe upon them by acting as de facto legislators. Thus Kelo serves as a stark reminder that we cannot rely on judges to protect our freedoms...
http://www.thepriceofliberty.org/05/07/06/ronpaul.htm
from The Price of Liberty, by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Kelo has several important lessons for all of us. We are witnessing the destruction of any last remnants of the separation of powers doctrine, a doctrine our founders considered critical to freedom. The notion that the judicial branch of government serves as a watchdog to curb legislative and executive abuses has been entirely exposed as an illusion. Judges not only fail to defend our freedoms, they actively infringe upon them by acting as de facto legislators. Thus Kelo serves as a stark reminder that we cannot rely on judges to protect our freedoms...
http://www.thepriceofliberty.org/05/07/06/ronpaul.htm
from The Price of Liberty, by Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Starmail - 6. Jul, 11:16
