You are right sir. Part of my father’s family once lived in Cades Cove, which is now part of Smoky Mountain National Park. Another part of the family were moved off of their farm, which is currently at the bottom of Norris Lake (North of Knoxville). I guess it’s no surprise that I am no fan of big Government.
I don’t have as much problem with the government taking property for resevoirs. Not much choice if you want a large supply of water for public use.
It bugs me though to take people’s land just so other people can walk around on it and learn about how the people who were kicked off the land used to live.