George Liebmann: There is another way to settle ‘eminent domain’ debate

The recent election has seen states adopt constitutional amendments reversing the recent Kelo decision allowing New London, Conn., to condemnprivate homes for purposes of development.

That decision was applauded by city officials, and was decried by many conservatives, including some seeking to ban all redistributive government activity. A dialogue of the deaf, similar to that in the abortion and “gay rights” controversies, is under way: A judicial decision ignites extravagant political responses; arguments are cast as absolutes, and underlying problems are not rationally discussed.