storyThe Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses -- even against their will -- for private economic development.
I don't like it but sometimes I agree that compulsory purchase is needed for government projects, but I cannot agree with people having to lose their property to a private business against their will.
If a private company wishes to build on private land they should have to make an offer to the landowners. If the landowners ask too much then tough, don't buy the land.
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