I've officially banned FourBucks a while ago. I've also transfered all my banking to BB&T. I realize that many people reading this might not have access to a BB&T bank, but if you do...here's is why they are owned by worthy freedom-lovers...
"News Releases Printable Version
January 25, 2006
BB&T announces eminent domain policy
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –
BB&T Corporation today said it will not lend to commercial developers that plan to build condominiums, shopping malls and other private projects on land taken from private citizens by government entities using eminent domain.
The commercial lending policy change comes in the wake of Kelo v. City of New London, a controversial Supreme Court decision in June that said governments can seize personal property to make room for private development projects.
The court's ruling cleared the way for an expansion of eminent domain authority historically used primarily for utilities, rights of way and other public facilities.
“The idea that a citizen's property can be taken by the government solely for private use is extremely misguided, in fact it's just plain wrong,” said BB&T Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Allison.
“One of the most basic rights of every citizen is to keep what they own. As an institution dedicated to helping our clients achieve economic success and financial security, we won't help any entity or company that would undermine that mission and threaten the hard-earned American dream of property ownership.”
I've officially banned FourBucks a while ago. I've also transfered all my banking to BB&T. I realize that many people reading this might not have access to a BB&T bank, but if you do...here's is why they are owned by worthy freedom-lovers...
"News Releases Printable Version
January 25, 2006
BB&T announces eminent domain policy
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –
BB&T Corporation today said it will not lend to commercial developers that plan to build condominiums, shopping malls and other private projects on land taken from private citizens by government entities using eminent domain.
The commercial lending policy change comes in the wake of Kelo v. City of New London, a controversial Supreme Court decision in June that said governments can seize personal property to make room for private development projects.
The court's ruling cleared the way for an expansion of eminent domain authority historically used primarily for utilities, rights of way and other public facilities.
“The idea that a citizen's property can be taken by the government solely for private use is extremely misguided, in fact it's just plain wrong,” said BB&T Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Allison.
“One of the most basic rights of every citizen is to keep what they own. As an institution dedicated to helping our clients achieve economic success and financial security, we won't help any entity or company that would undermine that mission and threaten the hard-earned American dream of property ownership.”