Eminent domain Quote by Ron Rash

“I believe the term is ‘eminent domain.’ Ah, yes. That means ‘theft by the government,”

— Terry Pratchett

What 'eminent domain' laws mean in practice is that politicians have a right to seize your property and turn it over to someone else,…

— Thomas Sowell

It should go without saying that even the most narrowly construed eminent-domain power would violate individual rights. Either a person owns his legitimately acquired…

— Sheldon Richman

I didn't say wonderful, I say eminent domain is something you need Chris. Eminent domain - if I build a highway - go ahead.…

— Donald Trump

“If you are lucky you will have the opportunity in your life to be owned by a good piece of land.”

— Daniel J. Rice

“Our system was not set up to for the government to be able to do with a man's kingdom what they want. It was…

— Tit Elingtin

“The passion for property is in it. There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid others might pick…

— Oscar Wilde

“The ownership of land is an odd thing when you come to think of it. How deep, after all, can it go?”

— Natalie Babbitt

“I've been so bothered with my property, that I'm tired of it, and don't mean to save up any more, but give it away…

— Louisa May Alcott

“I merely repeat the old joke. ‘It’s about respecting other people’s property. I make it my property so that I can properly respect it.”

— Hannu Rajaniemi

“It's called joining the property market - and it shits on war for stress”

— Tyne O'Connell

“It is worth noting that honoring private property rights protects not just the rich; it especially protects the poor.”

— Helen Raleigh