Eminent domain is the power of a state or a national government to take private property for public use. It can be legislatively delegated by state governments to municipalities, government subdivisions, or even to private persons or corporations, when they are authorized to exercise the functions of public character. Opponents, including Conservatives and Libertarians in New Hampshire, oppose giving the government the power to seize property for private projects, like casinos. Proponents, including advocates of oil pipelines and national parks, argue that the construction of roads and schools would not be possible if the government could not seize land under eminent domain.
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@9JWPLVD2yrs2Y
The land owner should agree to the PURCHASE of the land from the government, the government shouldn’t be able to take what isn’t theirs unless there is an emergency.
@8V7KKT34yrs4Y
No, the government should have to convince the landowner to sell it just like anyone else would have to if they wanted the land.
@8QQ5ZH95yrs5Y
The people should seize the means of production and abolish private property.
@8KX6LFK5yrs5Y
Only with consent form the landowner or in extreme cases of national emergency.
@8KQMYR35yrs5Y
Varies based on intended use. If it occurs, current owner should be compensated above market value, and such projects should be for the benefit of the community, not for private projects.
@8JS7JK65yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the usage is of extreme importance and the compensation given is above the average market value for the property.
@8HSDTF25yrs5Y
Yes but only for certain things
@8DBLCVGIndependent5yrs5Y
only for public enhancement projects and with fair market value plus moving fees for the property
@8D2V5JV5yrs5Y
Only with the owners permission
@9CWNGDP2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency and public projects.
@9BBPNNH2yrs2Y
no 7th amendment undesirable search and seizure
@983G95D3yrs3Y
Yes but not if the land is classified as historical or if it is used for conservation
@8SDDC27Republican4yrs4Y
No, unless the private landowners are willing or the land is being seized for an urgent need for the country and good of the people.
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