I was told we can’t build transit because we’d have to take private property via eminent domain, what gives?

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    On the one hand, fuck eminent domain for parking when public transit is needed. On the other hand, fuck corporate chain restaurants. The same company responsible for IHOP is also responsible for Applebee’s. Both push small business restaurants out of the market. So I’m pretty much on team no one here.

  • Doug Holland@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’ve never been to Massachusetts and hate IHOP, but eminent domain troubles me. It ought to be used rarely, and only for projects that undeniably build a better community.

    A frickin’ parking garage does not merit taking by eminent domain.