Bullypulpit
Senior Member
acludem said:This has been blown way out of proportion. I don't agree with the basis for this decision either, but it leaves the door open for State legislatures to set extremely stringent standards, which is what they will do. The decision, as I read it, really says that this is an issue for states to deal with. I was horrified at first as well, especially as I am seeing the value of my home go down because a greedy developer is building a bunch of cheap houses right across the street from me. Then I read what the real gist of the decision was, and while I disagreed with the conclusion of the majority, I could see how easy it will be to set standards and provide ample protection for property owners. I doubt you will see massive land grabs as a result of this decision, most city councils and mayors won't want to engage in this sort of activity - it makes it very difficult to get re-elected.
acludem
Your naivete is touching. However, money is the mother's milk of politics, and real-estate developers have plenty to spread around in state legislatures. There will be no guidelines for development save those which benefit the developers.