SUPREME COURT HELPS BALLPARK, BUT HURTS PROPERTY RIGHTS
Plans to build baseball stadium in Southeast receive a boost – The Wash. Times
The Supreme Court’s 5 – 4 ruling on Kelo v. New London probably helps the prospects of getting the ballpark built, but I am not happy with the decision. Essentially, the decision gives the government power to take seize your land in the name of private business. I am not quite sure how this matters for the ballpark, since it woud be owned by the District, but apparently it helps. In the end, this probably helps Wal-Fart and companies like them the most, if/when they can get in the pockets of government, there will be even less chance of them being stopped now. It could be your house they tear down to build a supercenter.
The Wash Times denounces the decision in this editorial.
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Vidro Is Nearing His Point of Return – The Post
Back on the field, 2B Jose Vidro is very close to returning to the lineup, having taken batting practice and played catch with his teammates in Pittsburgh.
Nats need arms more than bats – The Wash. Times
Everybody but Jim Bowden knows that getting a slugging outfielder is secondary to getting some more pitching.
DICK HELLER – Redskins aren’t only game now – The Wash. Times
Could the Nationals win the hearts and minds of more Washingtonians than the Redskins? In the short term, maybe, but long term, this town loves the Skins. I will be more convinced when the Nats start selling out regularly.
NATIONALS NOTEBOOK – C. Cordero’s Numbers Make Case – The Post
Closer Chad Cordero might be an All-Star, which he naturally downplays. Also, Frank Robinson says that if IF Jamie Carroll goes, he goes with him.