Andrew Gideon wrote:



I may never understand American politics. I thought that "conservative" in
the US included "promoting/protecting big business". So wouldn't the
particular example of "taking" (ie. legalized theft) be a "conservative"
position in the US?

Nope, it is a liberal left wing position. Basically, "we can better
take care of your property than you can."



Wrong is wrong, of course. But I'm still trying to get this "liberal vs.
conservative" thing straight.

A bill passed one of the houses this week that will cut off federal
funding to a city if they take property in this manner.