A reader writes regarding the Philly’s need for a hospital and my suggested course of action:
Was the imminent domain Olen’s idea or yours? I wasn’t sure from the pull quotes and your comments. It’s a great idea. We should promote that kind of thinking among cities and counties.
Eminent domain was my idea.
The responsibility of government is safeguarding citizens and promoting the welfare of society as a whole – not ensuring companies get the profit they want. If the corporate entities refuse to participate as needed in the face of an emergency, they also do not get to profit when the emergency passes.
