March 10, 2006
NC House Opposes Citizens
In a Constitutional Republic, the members of elected bodies represent the views of the people. I'm not saying the members should take a poll every time they vote on something, that would be a straight Democracy -- but then you could get Hamas in charge of a government...
In North Carolina, however, the legislators simply rule against the will of the people, even when the people are supporting what is good and right. 73% of the people in North Carolina want a Constitutional Amendment that would "protect all private property from being taken by government through eminent domain for private economic development purposes."
Well, the North Carolina House (in a committee) disagrees. They feel that there is not such amendment needed because "landowner protection laws are already strong."
In other words, they want the option. If there is not Constitutional Amendment, then the legislature is completely free to change the laws to fit their needs, including allowing the government to take any land they want for any reason they want. Welcome to the land of the free if the royal legislature gives you that permission.
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Ogre, time is running out for this state. No one other than Democrates or a select few Republicans can be elected due to district lines. Nobody can sue or try to stop it since the Supreme Court is either in leagues with them or off running schools. Everyone else in government wont stand up because they are supported by the powerful few or too afraid.
I fear that the only way to solve this is going to be a revolt. I only fear the backlash from the national government.
Posted by: Arbitratorofall at March 10, 2006 01:06 PM (5+Jvh)
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You are certainly correct. Deep down I know that is the only answer. However, for some reason, I just can't give up hope. Call me Don Quixote, but I can't stop fighting.
For example, April 7-8 there is a conference in Raleigh called the "Conservative Leadership Conference" whose theme is "taking back our state."
I plan on attending to see what is being done and what can be done. That conference may help me realize the really is hope or that all hope is lost...
Posted by: Ogre at March 10, 2006 03:00 PM (/k+l4)
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I have hope too that is why I said it is running out. Hope can only go so far.
Posted by: Arbitratorofall at March 10, 2006 03:13 PM (5+Jvh)
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I often wonder where that saying comes from, "Hope Springs Eternal..."
Posted by: Ogre at March 10, 2006 03:23 PM (/k+l4)
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