Or when the law gives you lemons, make lemonade. Via my eminently sensible friend Wes, who notes that now all those bothersome agreements, “treaties,” and such with Native Americans can evidently be kicked to the curb. Just say “public good” and all is forgiven.
Need some land? “Public good.” Want it cheap? “Public good.” Little short on cash, need some tax-exempt financing? “Public good.”
Besides, I happen to know of an honest-to-goodness trailer park just outside of Matthews in Union County, smack up against an I-485 exit. Make a great spot for a mixed-use, smart-growth certified, transit-friendly development. Hmmm. Say it with me now, “public good.”
Feels good doesn’t it?
