Did a Stadium Bill Expand Eminent Domain too Far? 3 Points from the 13 Colonies. Public Opinion is No Litmus Test for These Politicians.

Rhode Island has a stadium to build for its Pawtucket Red Sox.

  • the bill would allow for private development to sieze private land that is not blighted
  • the bill would apply to property anywhere in Rhode Island
  • the bill’s author says neither of these is the intent of the bill, and that the bill’s langauge is a concern that will be addressed

What did the Senate Finance Chair say in response to this hoopla?  “public opinion is not going to be the litmus test”

AP via Boston Herald Radio | Alarms raised over property rights changes in PawSox bill

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