Trump vs farmer

[cessna152towser]

Even if the Council confirms last night's planning committee vote when it meets next week, it is likely that the matter will be called in by the Scottish Office as being a matter of national rather than local importance, in which case a Reporter will be appointed to hold a full public inquiry and make his recommendations to the appropriate Minister of the Scottish Parliament.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Go Farmer!! Go Farmer!!

AND...boo-hiss to Donald Trump!!

[Chef]

Even if the Council confirms last night's planning committee vote when it meets next week, it is likely that the matter will be called in by the Scottish Office as being a matter of national rather than local importance, in which case a Reporter will be appointed to hold a full public inquiry and make his recommendations to the appropriate Minister of the Scottish Parliament.

Let's hope so.

[Sardious]

I am confused. I agree that trump comes across as a jerk but isn't he just offering to buy and develope and maintain a piece of land? Would it not be the government in the UK that takes the land away from the farmer if they like what Trump would use it for more than what the farmer would use it for?
I hope the farmer keeps his land, but it sounds like the Government is more of the bad guy rather than Trump if the land gets stolen away from the farmer.

[Jaggy thistle]

Mr Trump might be in there to make money but the jobs he will create both in construction and afterwards must be good for the area and Scotland we have many acres of sand dunes but houses and jobs are in short supply as for the farmer no way can he be forced to sell his land Mr Trump will just have to work round the farm

[Arlen]

I am confused. I agree that trump comes across as a jerk but isn't he just offering to buy and develope and maintain a piece of land? Would it not be the government in the UK that takes the land away from the farmer if they like what Trump would use it for more than what the farmer would use it for?
I hope the farmer keeps his land, but it sounds like the Government is more of the bad guy rather than Trump if the land gets stolen away from the farmer.

It's not just one farmer's land. There are quite a few of them and it is land they have held for generations.
On top of that, a lot of the places where he wants to develop are areas of outstanding natural beauty AND a sanctuary for many rare animals.
The RSPB are currently trying to get it classified to stop further development on it.

[Ozman1944]

Just another greedy developer trying to make even MORE money. Sure there will be jobs (while building, but after that?). But then how many locals will be good at bar tending, and grounds maintenance? Hardly permanent employment for the masses.
The U.S. sucks up to the wealthy, and has sacrificed much of their Eco system and endangered species in exchange for a quick buck, Let's hope the Scots have more sense.

Go Farmer! Stand your ground! Don't let this nitwit push you around!

[Mr. MacDougall]

That's an interesting statement, Oz, given that not one, but two US municipalities have so far denied Mr. Trump the chance to build what he wants....

[Ozman1944]

Maybe folk are finally wising up?

[Makeitstop]

Maybe folk are finally wising up?

Well, we've had a problem with takings in the US for quite a while now, with many local governments condemning and seizing private property in order to sell to developers and increase economic activity, or for idiotic pet projects and other such non-essential crap.

Oddly enough it was the Kelo decision (when the supreme court validated all this crap by essentially rewriting the constitution) which finally got people's attention and caused many areas to ban or limit the practice.



But as for the farm land, sell it, keep it, I don't really care. As long as no one actually takes it against the owner's will I have no objections either way.