Allusions of armed governments seizing land dance in your head when you read this article. Is this the Ukraine being invaded by Russian troops? Or, is this Texas?
A taste of the negative depiction of eminent domain:
- “…use eminent domain to force [land owners]…”
- “…property that’s taken by force using eminent domain.”
Private property rights advocates are rejoicing; eminent domain remains the big, bad commandeering force of government. [Texas Monthly]