• Peaty@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    China has the advantage of not having to care about the citizens’ desires in regards to be relocated to make the rail possible.

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      1 year ago

      Kelo v. City of New London. That’s all you need to know about the US’ “care” for citizens’ desires as far as eminent domain is concerned.

      • Draedron@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        The US still has things like reelection to consider with these things. China doesnt. And if someone speaks up against the government they just get arrested