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August 12, 2015
Title: Houston tries to Steal Two Historic Black Churches
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Jeremy Dys
with Liberty Institute www.LibertyInstitute.org
On Monday, August 4, 2015, the
Liberty Institute filed a
lawsuit against the City of Houston for
threatening to take the property of two historic Black Houston churches in
violation of the Texas religious freedom law, including the Texas Religious
Freedom Restoration Act. Jeremy Dys is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Institute.
He is here today to discuss this blatant attempt to bully these churches and
steal their land.
Jeremey explains how these churches in the Fifth Ward have been helping the
community for decades, offering church-run food pantries, youth centers, and
programs to combat drug use, gang violence, and abuse. The City of Houston now
says they want the land (along with a good chunk of other land) to build houses
and to use it for retail space and a medical complex, maybe even a library. They
are cunning and conniving and they think they can get away with it – even if
they have to forcibly take it.
Listen in as Jeremy explains eminent domain and why the City of Houston thinks
they can just take the land through this process. Eminent domain, however, does
not apply to religious buildings. Jeremey and others at the Liberty Institute
are not going to allow the City of Houston to steal these churches from the
community. The Liberty Institute is representing the churches for free, as they
do with all cases they handle.
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January 6, 2015
Title: Not Paying for Condemned Land is "Constitutionally Insufficient"
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Vice President of Research at
the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Bill Peacock, recently released a report
that is definitely stirring the political pot. He believes – as well as many
others – that land owners should have the constitutional right to just and
adequate financial compensation for any property taken under the government’s
“inherent sovereign power of eminent domain”. This includes cases in which the
government has extended the power of eminent domain to a private company.
Wow. That was a mouthful! What, exactly, does it mean? Well, basically, Bill
believes that the government shouldn’t be allowed to just take someone’s
property without just cause or reason and without paying the owner a fair price.
Wait. What? Can the government even do that? You bet your bottom dollar they
can! Listen in as Bill Peacock explains the inner schemes – I mean, workings –
of such deals and how even private businesses are becoming involved in the
issue! It’ll blow your mind! Also discussed in this segment is Bill’s opinion on
“loser pays”.
If you own land, or know someone who does, make sure you save this interview and
send it to all your contacts! They will thank you!
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February 12, 2013
Title: A Supreme chance to Fight Crony Capitalism
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Karen Harned
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
At a time when big government, big labor, and big business seem
cozier than ever before, it will interesting to see whether the Supreme Court
decides to reconsider previous precedent of eminent domain. Should
ht government be afforded the ability to forcibly transfer property between
private parties, particularly small businesses? Isn’t there something in the
Constitution about this???
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April 15, 2011
Title: More Protections For Property Owners Which Will Encouraging More Lawsuits
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Andy Cochran
with The 7th Amendment Advocate (www.7thAmendmentAdvocate.org)
Across America,
municipalities are condemning private property for private land development
under “Eminent Domain Laws”. The proposed legislation would further strengthen the property
owner’s right to utilize the civil litigation process and their rights protected
by our 7th Amendment to a trial by jury for civil suits. But aren’t there too
many frivolous lawsuits now? Is this hypocritical to encourage more lawsuits?
Andy Cochran explains “the rest of the story” today. For more information log
onto www.7thAmendmentAdvocate.org.
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July 14, 2005
Title: The Taking Clause
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
What is the difference between Public Use and Public Purpose? Should government have the power to take your land to give to someone else just because more taxes could be collected, more jobs created, or just because they can? St. Rep. Robert Talton discusses eminent domain.
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Title: Like trying to define what "is" is - Purpose vs. Use!
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Senator Jon Lindsay
with Elected Officials
Should the government be able to take your land for a new manufacturing plant, a new football stadium, a new public marina...When will the taking stop?
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June 28, 2005
Title: You are not safe in your own home!
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
What is the difference between "public use" and "public purpose"? Public use: roads, highways, schools... Public purpose: we can get more taxes if there were a bigger home or a bigger business on your land instead of what you have now...
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June 27, 2005
Title: Are you safe in your own home? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Steve Crampton
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)
That the government shall justly compensate the owner of property it is taking for public use was the law of the land until last week! Now the U.S. Supreme Court says the government shall justly compensate the owner of property it is taking for a "public purpose"! Chief Counsel Steve Crampton with the AFA's Center for Law and Policy explains yet another horrible ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Title: Are you safe in your own home? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Steve Crampton
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)
That the government shall justly compensate the owner of property it is taking for public use was the law of the land until last week! Now the U.S. Supreme Court says the government shall justly compensate the owner of property it is taking for a "public purpose"! Chief Counsel Steve Crampton with the AFA's Center for Law and Policy explains yet another horrible ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Title: What if the rich man wants your property?
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp, VP of Communications with the National Taxpayers' Union, explains the far-reaching U.S. Supreme Court ruling on taking of private property!
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May 23, 2005
Title: Why not take someone's property for a new Starbucks?
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Jacob www.reason.com Sillum
with Reason www.reason.com
Do you want the government to take your property for a new Starbucks? What if the government wants your neighbor's property for a new mall? What about taking your property for a new highway? What is Eminent Domain?
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March 1, 2005
Title: Is your castle safe from development?
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by Steve Anderson
with Institute for Justice www.ij.org www.castlecoalition.org
Greed and power are building nationwide to take over your castle! There is an uprising of unholy alliances between the hungry tax man and the land hungry developer. We must say: "If I don't want to sell, I shouldn't be forced to!" Enough is enough!
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