Doe Quote by Sheldon Richman

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

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those purposes that specifically serve…

— Solomon Ortiz

One would expect that private property taken by eminent domain would become land available for public use such as parks and roads. Unfortunately, this…

— Jim Ryun

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

— Terry Pratchett

“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

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

Property has its duties as well as its rights.

— Thomas Drummond

If my property cannot be secure, in case others over whom I have no kind of influence, may take it from me by taxes,…

— John Dickinson

“What does eminent domain mean?” Stewart asked. “It means you’re shit out of luck,” Ross said.”

— Ron Rash

Without that sense of security which property gives, the land would still be uncultivated.

— Francois Quesnay

So great moreover is the regard of the law for private property, that it will not authorize the least violation of it; no, not…

— William Blackstone

“We've come to understand that all land not explicitly designated for public use is privately owned, regardless of whether it's put to use or…

— Martin Adams