What a clever illusion. In reality, the king may be a big bully running roughshod over property rights. But his subjects often don't know any better, because the laws are vague and the king is a smooth talker. A case in Covington this month will test the king's skill. I'm hoping he slips up.
Eminent domain allows cities to purchase land against the owner's wishes.
This is the sticking point. In 1999, Cincinnati tried to seize the site of a CVS Pharmacy at Sixth and Race streets. This time, the little guy fought back, and the city was forced to drop its effort. The people who work for government don't read the law. They just do it hoping they can get away with it.