Help From Above

There has been a lot of hand-wringing in the wake of the Kelo v. New London decision last year, and the President has done something about it. Today, President Bush issued an Executive Order ordering the Federal Government to ensure that property private rights are strengthened and protected.

Since nearly 6,000 properties have been claimed by Eminent Domain for private redevelopment in the wake of the Kelo decision, this is a step in the right direction.