>I watched the speeches leading up to the vote last night. I sat there and watched the Republic that I love so dearly come to an end. I've said before that without private property no other rights matter. The Kelo v. New London decision crippled the rights of the citizenry but at least we were still allowed to spend the fruits of our labor (net after taxes) as we saw fit. No longer. All property is now subject to the whims of government.
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>I have little hope that the States, courts or even the November election can undo what has been done. 233+ years wasn't such a bad run.
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>The Declaration of Dependence will be signed this week.

The mortal wound was struck about 110 years ago Jake. Anyway, you can always run away to Canada.