Another Ford Swerve

After praising the Supreme Court's Kelo decision last week, even voting against a House measure to limit the reach of Kelo, Harold Ford, Jr. is now back-pedaling from his comments and actions. Read Hobbs' detailed takedown of Ford and his evolving position. Even Ford's colleagues were "stunned" by his initial reaction.

And that's the key. His initial, off the cuff, reaction was classic big-government liberal: more government reach for the public good as defined by government bureaucrats is a good thing. It was only after he got slammed that he changed his mind and retreated.

That's something for Memphians who live near downtown to remember. Or those of you who now live way the hell out in Hickory Hills (where bus service is scarce) because downtown public housing (near the major bus routes) was converted into smaller, private developments. Or those of you who live near the Fairgrounds now. Your day is coming soon.

If you own a business near the downtown, you owe it to yourself to get educated on City plans for that area, because now you are even more vulnerable to taking. And you can't count on your Congressman to defend you.

Suppose Ford makes it to the Senate, a prospect that is looking less and less likely as the year progresses. His instincts are to expand the reach and power of your government. Is that what you support?