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Why can't the government just declare that the rail should be built for the greater good and take control of all the land they need via eminent domain for a nom
by ilovecaching 8y ago
Why can't the government just declare that the rail should be built for the greater good and take control of all the land they need via eminent domain for a nominal fee?
- Someone1234 8y agoThey can and often do. But the lawsuits can take tens of years to conclude and cost significant amounts of money even if they win. The problem California has is that they're trying to take long from rich people, which means protracted fights. You see Eniment Domain working against the poor all the time, just offer slightly above market and twist a little.
- zaroth 8y agoAh yes, the good old “men with guns show up to steal your land” approach. This Green New Deal is really shaping up!
- SlowRobotAhead 8y agoAt least they are starting to be fairly honest with what they really want.
- enjo 8y agoUgh.. when did these clowns discover HN?
- SlowRobotAhead 8y agoPlease comment according to the guidelines.
- anonymous5133 8y agoAbsolutely horrible idea. Ethically bankrupt to say the least.