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Well you got me, I'm one of those "property is theft" / "ACAB" nutjobs.

But also, federal/state/municipal authorities do eminent seizure on private property all the time, when it is necessary for a larger public need. Forcing title holders to sell back their "water rights" and then putting them on level footing isn't that much different, is it?



No, but there's that whole "just compensation" bit. That's a perfectly valid route to go, but it might be pricey.




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