Campaign contributions Quote by 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 believe the term is ‘eminent domain.’ Ah, yes. That means ‘theft by the government,”

— Terry Pratchett

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

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

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

“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

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

— Ron Rash

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

Property has its duties as well as its rights.

— Thomas Drummond

Almost any government activity can also be seen as taking property 'without just compensation.' The basic model of an unconstitutional 'taking' would be if…

— Michael Kinsley

Almost any government activity can also be seen as taking property without just compensation. The basic model of an unconstitutional aking would be if…

— Michael Kinsley

“Whenever land is bought and sold, three stakeholders automatically vie for a cut from the revenue that can be had from land: the community,…

— Martin Adams