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My point was clearly not to compare eminent domain with murder; my point was that your argument of "it happens every day" is without merit. Do you know which former landowners on the interstate corridor sold out willingly? Which ones were forced? Me either. But, there is a world of difference between the two. I am certain that eminent domain is abused; I have never heard an elected official cry out that his house had been taken against his will. As a protection against this abuse, I believe that we must protect landowners who don't have political power or money by leaving acquisitions up to the market. Is it less efficient? Yes. But, I will gladly add 15 minutes to my drive to Central to know that some retired couple did not have to give up their homes for my convenience.
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