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Originally Posted by Monster  Are these the freedoms that our boys overseas are getting killed for? |
Actually, yes. The power of eminent domain is in the Constitution... Article V to be precise.
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Part of the eminent domain process is establishing "just compensation" of the property owner. Sometimes it can be negotiated, sometimes a court must decide.
The term "eminent domain" has become a hot button for some people because of governmental abuse... acquiring property via eminent domain on behalf of private interests. The Wyatt Earp project certainly wouldn't fall into this category.