I have read a great deal about the Miers nomination trying to figure out if it is something I can support. This post on My Sandmen puts in fairly clear terms some of what I have been wondering about. I am leaning toward giving Bush the benefit of the doubt, but I am still on the fence.

The reason all of this matters so much is that according to the Supreme Court, it is not really my fence.

Evidence of just how important this and every judicial appointment can be can be found in this post from Michelle Malkin. It recounts one of the most egregious abuses of eminent domain I have read about. And I have read a good deal about eminent domain.

If Miers is the strict constructionist that the president promises, then perhaps the damage of Kelo can be undone. If not then the preservation of property rights will be a battle every individual will have to fight. take the first step now and help to send a message to Washington that the citizens of this country demand protection of property rights and sign the Open Source Amendment Petition.

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Posted by: Stephen Macklin at 03:43 PM | Comments (1) | Add Comment