The topic (eminent domain) is worthy of discussion; but, apparently, not here where candidate pimping and shaming is the full mental capacity of the majority on the first page. I used to love Free Republic for the depth and intelligence of its contributors. I miss the old days.
I’m against eminent domain almost 100%, especially for highways that bog down our beautiful landscape in the name of growing cities. Why are bigger cities something people should give up their homes and land for? Just because the Keystone pipeline is good, doesn’t mean eminent domain is good or necessary - build your baby the old fashioned way, buy the land outright or go around.
But my positions on eminent domain and ethanol subsidies doesn’t make me pro-Cruz and anti-Trump; my positions make me want to discuss the issues with other conservatives to understand their point of view, why do they support those issues and how are they consistent with conservatism. Essentially, I want to know what I might be missing on the issues. I’d do like to do the same with the candidates, because I haven’t decided who I am voting for yet - but I’m not sure this is place for that anymore.
Highways are used for growing our cities? I thought they were used so people could travel easily and swiftly the long distances that make up our beautiful country. Most freepers believe that it is train travel that is evil. You know, the loss of autonomy that comes when you don’t have a car. I think that’s bogus too, of course, but that’s just me.
We’re heading into Luddite territory with some of these remarks.