"Property is theft"---- P.J.Proudhon.
Eminent Domain: the Kelo decision by the Supreme Court, which expanded the power of local governments to seize private property for economic development under the guise of "eminent domain" has started with the New London Development Corporation. The Corp. has started eviction procedures against homeowners. (search).
Governor Jodi Rell(Rep.) and state House Minority Leader Robert Ward(Rep.) are calling for a special session of the legislature to pass a moratorium to stop property seizure. To protect the rights of individuals, Congress should exercise their power to challenge Supreme Court rulings.
Judge John Roberts said as much this week. "Congress should challenge the Supreme Court."
Some property is returning to normal in New Orleans. The Mayor has accepted his responsibility as did President Bush.
"I'm going to be a man about this. Whatever I did, whatever I could have done better, I'm going to stand up and history will judge me accordingly," Nagin said. (The Manganos: Nursing Home Owners Charged in Louisiana, well.... that's another story.)
About his evacuated residents, the Mayors sense of humor has returned:
"I know New Orleanians. Once the beignets start cooking up again and the gumbo is in the pots and red beans and rice are served on Monday - in New Orleans, and not where they are - they're going to be back," Nagin said. Hey! This guy can't be all bad.
Mayor C. Ray Nagin said," dry areas of the hurricane-ravaged city -- including the French Quarter, Uptown and the Central Business District -- could be officially opened from dawn to dusk as soon as Monday...".( Adam Nossiter), The Washington Times, New Orleans' port, airport now reopened.
The French Quarter has always been a little to dangerous for me; but I must admit there is a woman there that cooks the best "feely gumbo" and "dirty Rice" you ever tasted.
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