They used to call this extortion
By Brian Kirwin | Saturday, April 12th, 2008 | Catch-AllNorfolk State University will block Norfolk’s light rail plans unless the taxpayers purchase NSU’s president’s home, pay for a parking deck near campus and pay for sound and sight barriers between campus and the light rail line.
It gets better! After taxpayers buy the president’s home, NSU wants them to transfer the deed back to the university so it can be used as a student welcome center.
Let’s see….what should Norfolk’s response be? The story here.
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The right wants to jeer him. The left wants to censor him. Moderates usually want both. Brian Kirwin is a political consultant and public relations strategist in Virginia Beach with a lightning-rod flair. Brian also serves on the VB Arts & Humanities Commission and frequently appears on Hampton Roads theatrical stages, if only to prove that all actors aren’t liberals. Kirwin’s columns stir up debate and hit the political scene with no punches pulled.
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Isn’t NSU a public university? Also, doesn’t light rail support the public good? If there is actually a case that would demonstrate the proper use of eminent domain, this is probably it.
Any bets on how long it takes for a certain card to be played?
AND begin
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