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Eminent domain isn't that popular anymore unfortunately. Florida being one large empty red state, it's a lot easier to muscle 500 miles of new track into what's
by throwawaaarrgh 3y ago
Eminent domain isn't that popular anymore unfortunately. Florida being one large empty red state, it's a lot easier to muscle 500 miles of new track into what's already there. To go up the whole east coast you'd have to wrestle with a half dozen different political machines. Even just limited to Florida, the line hasn't gotten past West Palm (yet), and was stalled for years due to lawsuits from just 2 counties.
- pstuart 3y agoNot the most popular opinion, but I believe it could be a net win for all: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/railroad-nationalization-public-ownership/ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/railroad-national... The analogy that comes to mind is airports.