• jacksilver@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I’ve heard it mostly goes the other way (I mean even the US has eminent domain), do you have any examples of the wacky highways/railroads?

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          3 days ago

          What difference is there in telling someone “hey we need to demolish your house for a highway/railway please accept this compensation”

          • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            3 days ago

            In China? A lot. It’s the difference between a national need and a local want.

            It’s in how they’ve prioritized things. The owner will still get compensated but they can’t say no.