Darn heavy-handed .gov taking land in Shanksville, PA

[The Big D]

Originally posted by 7003006:

Originally posted by The Big D:
First, it is utterly disgraceful that some property owners wouldn't sell their property so the memorial could be timely built. It should have been built long ago. (It's similarly a disgrace that the WTC site remains as it is. That's another story...)

I have no sympathy for the Shanksville land owners now affected after their attempts to extort money from the taxpayers.

To possibly explain the acreage, the actual impact site is not near a main road. Allowing proper access will necessiate more property than needed for the memorial, proper. There will be a visitor center, parking, etc. which account for space.

The current site is appalling. It's a mockery of the heroism Flight 93 passengers and crew apparently displayed.

The government will not be taking the land; owners will be compensated. Let it be known there's not much there, of significance, that can't be replaced. The businesses could easily be relocated. There is ample land within a short distance.

I have no dog in this fight but I assure you I was hugely disappointed in the current conditions upon visiting the site last year. That said, I was moved by the respect being paid to the victims/heroes as evidenced by the mementos and notes displayed.

Be safe.

I don't even know what to say.Where do you get off accusing people, who don't want to give up land that's been in their family for generations in some cases,of extortion.How would you like it if you or a family member busted your ass to buy and work that land only to have someone come take it by force?This is still America,Land of the Free.

You obviously haven't been to the site. It's light industrial...NOT land "worked" or homesteaded. The owners could very easily find altenative sites...very easily.

Be safe.

PS:

How do you in any way comprehend the land is being taken by "force?"

 

[7003006]

Originally posted by The Big D:

Originally posted by 7003006:

Originally posted by The Big D:
First, it is utterly disgraceful that some property owners wouldn't sell their property so the memorial could be timely built. It should have been built long ago. (It's similarly a disgrace that the WTC site remains as it is. That's another story...)

I have no sympathy for the Shanksville land owners now affected after their attempts to extort money from the taxpayers.

To possibly explain the acreage, the actual impact site is not near a main road. Allowing proper access will necessiate more property than needed for the memorial, proper. There will be a visitor center, parking, etc. which account for space.

The current site is appalling. It's a mockery of the heroism Flight 93 passengers and crew apparently displayed.

The government will not be taking the land; owners will be compensated. Let it be known there's not much there, of significance, that can't be replaced. The businesses could easily be relocated. There is ample land within a short distance.

I have no dog in this fight but I assure you I was hugely disappointed in the current conditions upon visiting the site last year. That said, I was moved by the respect being paid to the victims/heroes as evidenced by the mementos and notes displayed.

Be safe.

I don't even know what to say.Where do you get off accusing people, who don't want to give up land that's been in their family for generations in some cases,of extortion.How would you like it if you or a family member busted your ass to buy and work that land only to have someone come take it by force?This is still America,Land of the Free.

You obviously haven't been to the site. It's light industrial...NOT land "worked" or homesteaded. The owners could very easily find altenative sites...very easily.

Be safe.

PS:

How do you in any way comprehend the land is being taken by "force?"

You are right I have not been to the crash sight but the footage I saw sure looked rural/farmland,since you have been there I will take your word for it.The principals involved remain basicaly the same,the owners want to keep it but are not given that option.
As to how the land is being taken by force how can you see it any other way?If someone walks into your house,points a gun at you,and steals your wifes jewelry wouldn't you say he took it by force?You sure didn't want to give it to him.