Man proposes Seizing Souter Property

"A California man wants to take advantage of a recent Supreme
Court decision on seizing private land -- proposing a hotel
on Justice David Souter's land. Souter, a resident of
Weare, N.H., joined in the majority opinion that allows
governments to seize private property and turn it over to
a private developer if the action would benefit a community.
Freestar Media Chief Executive Officer Logan Darrow
Clements Tuesday faxed a letter to the Weare Town Hall,
proposing seizure of Souter's property for a hotel that
would "better serve the public interest," the Concord
Monitor reported. City officials say they are taking the
letter seriously. "Am I taking this seriously? But of
course," said Charles Meany, who handles building requests.
"In lieu of the recent Supreme Court decision, I would
imagine that some people are pretty much upset. If it is
their right to pursue this type of end, then by all means
let the process begin. ... I have to allow the law to take
its course." The Monitor said Clements has dubbed the
proposal the Lost Liberty Hotel. It will include the Just
Desserts Café. Souter's two-story farmhouse is assessed
at $100,000. He pays $2,895 a year in property taxes."