Eminent-Domain Uproar Imperils Projects

The Wall Street Journal has some interesting poll numbers concerning the Kelo backlash:

the issue has struck a nerve with Americans. In Connecticut, where the Supreme Court case originated, a Quinnipiac University poll shows just how much the eminent-domain issue resonates. By an 11-to-1 margin, those surveyed said they opposed the taking of private property for private uses, even if it is for the public economic good. According to the poll, 89% of those surveyed were against condemnations for private economic development, compared with 8% for them. Douglas Schwartz, head of the poll, says he has never seen such a lopsided margin on any issue he has polled.

We maybe coming to a era when the public will appreciate a Supreme Court justice who is for property rights.