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turned over temporarily

Why is this such a problem if it's temporary?

[BeckB]

My family had to give up private land for Lake Rayburn in Texas. Happens more and more as our population increases. I don’t mind public land being used to build a fence. Maybe then some of us can hold onto our private land

[Eagle Eye]

As harsh as it may sound, this sounds like a perfect use of eminent domain.

National security? Sure.

[mdittmar]

Build the Fence!

[RasterMaster]

BUILD DUNCAN HUNTER’S FENCE and ENFORCE THE LAW!

[Myrddin]

The government had warned the city, which opposes the fence, that it would sue under eminent domain laws to secure access to the land. The judge's order, issued in the Texas Western District Court, Del Rio division, said the United States was entitled to possession or control of the property for 180 days.

This is the constitutionally legitimate use of eminent domain. I suspect the city opposes the fence because it is an enclave of Mexican nationals. Life is about to become inconvenient for the illegals in town.

[freekitty]

“The Homeland Security Department is trying to build 370 miles of border fence by the end of the year.”

Yeah, right. I will believe it when I see it. I also want the double fence that was originally planned; not some stupid little white picket fence with a sign that reads “Don’t Trespass”.

[Brucifer]

I vote with the folks who say we build the fence so that Eagle Pass is left on the Mexican side.

See how they like being real Mexicans.

[Malsua]

my Grandfather gave up 40,000 acres for a lake to help the Erie canal have enough water. These chumps can suck it up and let the fence be built.

[BARLF]

The Homeland Security Department is trying to build 370 miles of border fence by the end of the year. A law signed by President Bush in October and supported by both of Texas' U.S. senators mandated a total of 700 miles of fence along the border.

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