Kelo v. City of New London is another example of the pervasive racism in modern liberalism. At issue in Kelo is whether a city may re-distribute private property from homeowners to large corporate interests. Kelo has liberals saying two things -- Screw the Constitution and racial minorities.
The burden of eminent domain falls on the elderly and minorities. Don't believe me? Read this amicus brief, written by attorneys for the NAACP and AARP, filed on behalf of property owners. Indeed, most readers of this blog likely live near the city's big shots, and thus you need not fear that your family homes and memories will be crushed by bulldozers acting on behalf of faceless corporations. You're well-connected, if not politically, then geographically. The mayor is not giving up his home, and thus, you're safe.
What's odd - or perhaps not? - about Kelo is that although minorities and the elderly bear the burden of eminent domain, political liberals support a narrow interpretation of "public use" and thus won't protect them. As usual, liberals are telling the poor that the Nani State Knows Best. Though I must wonder how many six-figure-making liberals would allow their homes to be crushed for the "public good." It's funny how we always know best when asking others to sacrifice.
Contrary to ignorant assertions that groups like the Pacific Legal Foundation and Institute for Justice shill for big business, Kelo shows conservative public interest groups acting contrary to big business' goal. Almost always it's large companies seeking to use the city's power to condemn property. After all, little folks don't wield much influence over city hall -- It takes a lot of money to buy a city.
The legal aspects of Kelo are fascinating, but at heart, it's another example of left-wingers showing blacks that they know what's best. "Listen to us," cry the liberals,"we're from the government, and we're here to help."
