[Iowa Granny]

"The government already owns so much,'' Blatter said. "But I did it, and I feel good about it. I set myself up for retirement and I made sure this land will be protected.''

This statement says it all.

I am a farmer. I am opposed to government ownership of land, in most situations. None the less, the owner should have the right to do what they want to do with the land within the law. Obviously, this farmer did not want his land developed and he needed money for retirement.

I hope I never face a situation where I would need to sell my land to the gov't.

[mommadooo3]

I hope you never have to sell your land to the govt, also. It's a pandora's box of ills, for yourself and America.

[chainsaw]

I hope I never face a situation where I would need to sell my land to the gov't.

Some don't have the option. If the government wants it they'll take it one way or the other.