Has any reader ever actually seen a “temporary taking” by way of eminent domain? Though rare, such a “taking” can take place, usually to accommodate construction of an adjacent road improvement. Theoretically, the government might need to “occupy” actual leased space for a temporary activity (such as in war time), but that may be less common than alien invasions. [That might not be a good example given that the National Geographic Channel did a survey and found 80 million Americans are certain that UFOs exist (that’s 36%). Only 17% are sure they don’t exist. 10% have actually seen a UFO.] [Read more…]