The Story of Susette Kelo

Let us briefly take you through IJ client Susette Kelo's historic fight against eminent domain abuse.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Kelo
• eminent domain
• justice
• condemnation
• private property
• public use
• IJ
• Fort Trumbull
• New London
• Kelo v. NL Con

[truthadvocate]

"for the greater good" ...Dangerous words that are used to justify human rights abuses. If they really cared about the greater good, they wouldn't think of stealing our freedom!

[greedymuppet]

Oh, this guy is arguing that this is like building the World Trade Center? That's a cheap attempt to get people on his side. Here this guy is talking about the betterment of the people, even though it's just going to be used for entertainment and consumerism, and yet there's nothing even being done to that land now!

[getoutofmyway01]

@rubien44 Amen! This poor woman that goes by the handle " Pluto Girl" is pretty much all over the internet - slamming Brooke Shields and claiming that SHE, not Brooke was the most beautiful teenager that ever lived. She says that she's been doing this " boycott" for 35 years because she feels that Brooke Shields "cheated" her out of her career. Yes, that's right, she think she has more talent and beauty and she should have had the same fame as Brooke Shields. I feel sorry for her...

[laurele861]

@rubien44 There is no evidence she believes in this cause, unlike Rosie Perez, who stood publicly by a Brooklyn condo owner threatened with eminent domain by a developer who wanted to build a new stadium for the Nets. There are many other actors and actresses who have long been active in this cause and would make better choices. Brooke Shields is not an artist any sense of the word; she is an opportunist. You're right I have no respect for her; there is no talent there to respect.

[rubien44]

@laurele861 Why is it that you need to put down an actress because she believesin such case to share the story for people? Aren't you supposed to be non comformist and free to expand your interest to a whole variety of life's choices as you mentioned about yourself. Nevertheless it is a bit hypocritical from your side to say an artist like her is nothing at all and should not develop herself to such projects or use her talents. I find it disrespectful.

[laurele861]

@rubien44 And she is also the daughter of a real estate developer. Development money funded her career to begin with. How can someone like that understand the plight of a small property owner?

[laurele861]

@rubien44 You have absolutely NO DATA to base that claim on. Brooke has no talent, never did, never will. She is a joke in the acting world. I've done way more & better work than her. Like who you want; there's no accounting for taste. Some people like Sarah Palin.

[rubien44]

@laurele861 you advocate for you own beliefs by undermining Brookes Talent. That is not fair to say the least. Brooke has done more work than you for sure. I would love this story to be told and i like Brooke Shields.

[laurele861]

Suzette, I've been one of the strongest advocates against eminent domain abuse, having attended protests, written blogs and op-eds, and even testified before the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee. I want to emphasize as strongly as possible that your story is being done a huge disservice by having your part played by Brooke Shields. Shields has zero talent, which is why I and other actors have led a 35-year boycott of her work. Please consider recasting; you deserve better.

[Denon333dash888]

@truthadvocate And it is too vague to make it fair.

[yakyakyak69]

You own NOTHING!

How can you own anything when you tried to pay for it with counterfiet money?

Watch: "Money as Debt" here on YouTube to learn what the REAL problem is!

[ChoonJames]

June 30, 2010

The Fort Trumbull neighborhood is still empty. Big Corporation Pfizer has completely pulled out. The SCOTUS and City of New London legislators, bureaucrats and business corporations trampled on private property rights and they are not accountable for anything!  Now what?

We must have checks and balances. Corruption, self-interests and arrogance in our government abound. Private property owners need judicial protection now more than ever.

Google " Hawaii Eminent Domain Abuse"