JOSEPH STALIN is back in Charge ?

 George and Sharlee McNamee bought their home 32 years ago in Corona del Mar, California.   In 2001 the California Coastal Commission decided to tell  George and Sharlee how and under what circumstances they could use their property which amounts to    constructive eminent domain without just compensation. In fact no compensation what so ever, only threats.
 
 The Coastal Commission creates policy, rules and regulations that carry the weight of law, with fines and punishment,  but do not follow the 'rule of law.'  In this case fines of six thousand dollars per day. This is a clear violation of the 'seperation of powers' doctrine.  That is; to make policy (legislate) with the weight of law  and enforce the same policy with the force of law (judicial) by the same agency.
 
 If there was ever a time for the City of Newport Beach to step up to the plate for a citizen, that time is now! The City should do whatever it can thru legal action or otherwise to deal with the Coastal Commission in defense of George and Sharlee. Especially, since the Coastal Commission is accountable to no one. Not the County of Orange, The City of Newport Beach and especially not mere senior citizens in their 70s.
 
 If the City of Newport Beach can not or will not go to bat for one of its own we have elected the wrong people. People who can not tell right from wrong and have  no respect for the 'rule of law. These seem like strong words and they are intended to be so regarding the Coastal Commission that acts like the King or a Banana Republic with the force of a dictator. And, I do realize Newport Beach is between a rock and a hard place with few options because the Coastal Commission treats the City no better than the McNamee's. But that can be overcome, if we as a people, support  efforts by the City to retain control by local government for local citizens. Yes, this could cost lots of money, blood, sweat and some tears. But to rid the community of an un-elected king, tyrant or dictator will always be worth the cost.
 
                I think John Phillips of KABC Radio said it best, "Joseph Stalin is back in charge."