Homeowners, arm yourselves. You're just one developer's idea away from losing your greatest investment now. And a simple bribe to a corrupt judge will put most of those nails in your coffin.
...beyond the pale!
Isn't this exactly why the second amendment was written?
I know if my local municipality wanted to transfer my property to another private entity, they would have to navigate a shower of lead before they could take possession.
If this isn't the time for politicians to develop a modicum of fear, when will it ever be time?
A bribe is no longer necessary. Simply appealing to local zoning boards, etc. will suffice. Few will say no when they hear the taxes to be gleaned.
This is part of the fallout of the Socialist trap we've already fallen into. Elected officials increase taxes to redistribute wealth to buy votes. Now they can confiscate homes as part of their Socialism since it increases tax revenue and gives them additional taxes to redistribute.
This act has increased the profit of both developers and conservationists whose livelihood is dependent upon taking other peoples' property.