peace proposal IV

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Since eminent domain would take land away from Texans, the Israelis and countries benefitting from peace should compensate the people who lose their land. Of course, they could stay and be part of Israel if they wish.

Now Israel’s a southern estate Irate Texans squeal feeling hate This deal in their rear Is a long horn’s bum steer But cash gift cards trump this debate

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I Am Anaya

Date: 5/20/2024 9:09:00 AM

Gift cards, lol dear Duke. The government has the legal authority to take anyone's land in an emergency situation, so long as it fairly compensated. Chavez Ravine is now Dodger Stadium! Mexican American families were dislocated with ridiculously low compensation. Love political limericks!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 5/20/2024 10:29:00 AM

Anaya, thanks for reading and for leaving this comment. I have more coming soon, but have some personal work to catch up on first this afternoon. And yes, if the government could see a good purpose (peace, for example) why not compensate people for the land needed. I would even support paying a premium to sweeten the deal!

Silent One

Date: 5/8/2024 1:27:00 PM

I agree the land should be compensates, instead of making people homeless and refugees, however, not that Israel has reached its target of settlements, there will be no further people losing their land, hopefully.. However, people never forget do they...

Duke Beaufort
Date: 5/12/2024 4:26:00 PM

SO, agreed. Whenever land is taken from someone by a governmental decree, the people should receive generous compensation so that they can set up in an even better situation. Of course, if war is out of the question, then those people don't need to spend their resources for military supplies, and they can focus on lifestyle items like swimming pools, saunas, luxury cars, jewelry, designer clothing, chauffeurs and servents, a private jet and yacht etc. Or maybe something important like an education.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/7/2024 3:08:00 PM

Duke, another brilliant limerick that deftly navigates the contentious subject of eminent domain, involves the expropriation of property from Texans for the advantage of Israel and other nations. Victims of land loss should be compensated and given the chance to remain and become members of Israel, according to your limerick

Duke Beaufort
Date: 5/8/2024 6:09:00 AM

SP, yes let's (at least in our imagination) give people options!