[Yosemitest]

26+ years of Air Traffic Control with the military and 5 years with the FAA:
When a base needs to expand its airport, lengthen its runways or taxiways, not all people are willing to sell their property for the expansion, and the same goes for civilian airports.
I do NOT like EMINENT DOMAIN, but I understand it for GOVERNMENT'S NEEDS.
HOWEVER, when a city wants to use EMINENT DOMAIN just to increase its tax base, that's a totally different situation, that I WILL NOT SUPPORT !
Yes, I'm familiar with EMINENT DOMAIN, and overall ... I HATE IT ! ! !

[Vermont Lt]

Fair enough. Without that explanation your your earlier comment did not carry much weight. I appreciate your taking the time to clarify.