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Old 02-10-2009, 10:45 AM   #106 (permalink)
dippin
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Originally Posted by dc_dux View Post
A bit off track (so to speak), but...

didnt the government use (dk would probably say abused) the power of eminent domain to the benefit of private railroads and their stockholders?
yes. just as with the limited liability provisions instituted in those charters.
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