The Postal Service's eminently absurd powers
Source: America's Future Foundation
Author: Sam Ryan
08/28/05
Much criticism of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on eminent domain has focused on the narrow circumstances of the case: The court has allowed the City of New London, Connecticut, to seize homes from families and hand them over to a private company. But the case also raises a far broader concern: Under what circumstances does the government have the incredible power of eminent domain, where it can seize private property for a public need? And does this power always serve a legitimate purpose? For an answer, look no further than the U.S. Postal Service ...
Link: http://www.affbrainwash.com/archives/020240.php
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Author: Sam Ryan
08/28/05
Much criticism of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on eminent domain has focused on the narrow circumstances of the case: The court has allowed the City of New London, Connecticut, to seize homes from families and hand them over to a private company. But the case also raises a far broader concern: Under what circumstances does the government have the incredible power of eminent domain, where it can seize private property for a public need? And does this power always serve a legitimate purpose? For an answer, look no further than the U.S. Postal Service ...
Link: http://www.affbrainwash.com/archives/020240.php
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
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