My great great grandparents were asked to sell their house and property, so that a bridge could be built. They did and the sum that they were paid was a very good one. And every time I have driven over that bridge ( which numbers in the 1,000s ), I always remember that that is where my family once lived. It's a warm and happy feeling!
The government just doesn't march in and take one's land away for nothing!
Just WHAT does being "retired military" have to do with anything ?