Here is information about the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The United States Constitution allows private property to be taken for public use, provided that just compensation is paid to the property owner. If you don't like this, then you need to amend the Constitution. (Note: I'm not talking about the taking of private property for private use, which is controversial. What I'm saying is that taking private property for public use is not controversial. Why do I bring this up? Because in recent days, I have gotten the sense that some people think it's outrageous that government can take private property for public use.)
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