Case Study: Susette Kelo

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1. I do not believe that New London treated Susette Kelo and her neighbors fairly. Susette Kelo’s home was a family home. No amount of money would have composition for her house being tore down. Also, the government was going to use the land to build homes. Instead of building new homes they could had left Susette Kelo’s house alone and made updates. Also, the plans the government made did not address the needs of the families they were being forcing out of their homes.
3. Eminent domain is a moral legitimate right for the government. However, the government must follow certain laws in order for eminent domain to be justified. The government cannot take land from private property owners without a good reason. For example, compensating

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