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"The idea that a citizen's property can be taken by the government solely for private use is extremely misguided, in fact it's just plain wrong," John Allison, chairman and chief executive of the Winston-Salem-based bank, said in a statement.

Interesting that it's the bankers, not the government, protecting "the little guy" here.

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Interesting that it's the bankers, not the government, protecting "the little guy" here.

Let's not get too emotional here. There is also a risk for the banks, as they are likely mortgage holders for many of the victims.

It's not entirely altruism and principle, although I agree that they deserve "attaboys", since it's "voluntary".