Reality is often harsher than clouded vision. Many non-Hispanic whites believe they are fair, both individually and through their elected, mostly white, officials.
The fact that this is not true is the source of many of our issues, right up to today's violent demonstrations in LA and Minneapolis.
The first few were compensated well. After that, every day others delayed in selling the price went down until the prices were tantamount to theft.
In a way-too-often scenario eminent domain favors construction companies, politicians, land developers and the like.
And they could have located the stadium in undeveloped zones where there was plenty of land in the 50's. But no, it had to be close to downtown.
Public housing should be, and in most cities, is a way to get people of low incomes or with disabilities or hardships out of slumloard exploitation-based housing. It is no more socialist than a public hospital or a city park. It is the work of many to help a deserving few.
Sure, in socialist countries the government wants to own all property. The intent is to control society. In free societies, such social welfare should be, and often is, intended to benefit those who need a helping hand. Charity, whether private or publicly administered, is a basic tenet of Western society.
