Because greedy Florida legislators over the years have allowed over-building to go on throughout the state in sensitive areas, suddenly it is the unassuming Mr. Hardy who is called upon to cough up and sacrifice his homestead, while the darter snake, and "rare" tree frogs get more respect than a U.S. veteran.
And funny how 'Eminent Domain' is never enforced anywhere near a Congressman, Senator, or Martin Sheen's home or town...