Class discussion on the issue of environmental justice and redevelopment policy raised the question of "takings" - the use by the government of the right to "eminant domain" to take land or property and make it available to private developers for profit. Consider the publicity and outrage surrounding the Kelo v. the City of New London case, decided recently by the Supreme Court. Why did this case receive such public attention and citizen outcry, while many similar cases of takings excercised against those in communities of color never seemd to stimulate such controversy? What are the key points made by Scott LaGanga, executive director of the Property Rights Alliance? Would the "redevelopment" of much of America's cities look any different if the Property Rights Alliance had been mobilized to protect the rights of those from communities of color?