“Iowa House votes to restrict carbon pipelines,” March 31, 2023, wlj.net
Dear Editor,
The concept of “no eminent domain for private gain” is not a brand new rallying cry, but it is one of the most important ones in the history of democracy.
The concept goes back to the taking and use of personal property and private real estate by the English monarchy.
Back then, this was one of the King’s prerogatives, and it was possibly the most hated of all of his many ways of expropriating property. It was called the “purveyance” power.
Kudos to Iowans for standing up to King Pipeline and fighting for their farms.
Kimball Shinkoskey, Woods Cross, UT
