Ed Osbourne accepts the Modern Day Sam Adams Award at the 2010 Sammies

Guy Benson presents--and Ed Osbourne accepts--the Modern Day Sam Adams Award at the 3rd Annual Sammies.
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Ed Osborne of Wilmington, Del. won the $5,000 Modern Day Sam Adams Award for his vigorous defense of property rights against eminent domain in Delaware. Osborne gained notoriety as an activist when he and 61 other Wilmington business owners received notification that their businesses were on the citys property acquisition list. Osborne resisted government offers for his land, and instead went on to lead a three-year battle in the Delaware General Assembly for legislation against eminent domain abuse. Despite heavy opposition and a gubernatorial veto, the legislation eventually passed, and transformed Delawares once-vulnerable property rights environment into one that protects private ownership.
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The 3rd Annual Sammies took place on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Sponsored by Sam Adams Alliance, the Sammies recognize exceptional citizen leaders working for a freer society. For more information, visit http://www.samadamsalliance.org

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[ItsMeDaveT]

The little guy stood up for what is right, and WON!!!!!!

You, Mr Osbourne are a gentleman! and I am glad to have you as a neighbor in this state of Delaware!