Why isn't there anything here about POTUS' reversal on Chinese nationals buying up farmland? And please, one of you smarter frogs, explain to me how this is a good thing? To my smooth brain this seems like a complete betrayal of a core campaign promise, but I am open-minded and willing to be convinced. Not dooming, God wins, just curious.
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Hmmm...I will push bach slightly. If folks live in a city or tightly packed rural environment, then neighbors need to take into consideration how their yards look. Why would a good neighbor want to constantly see your rusted hulk of a 1990 Dodge pickup truck in your front yard? Either put it in the driveway or get rid of it. But if you live a mile down a country dirt road with no neighbors, then pack as many junk cars on your front yard as you want.
Yes, there are responsibilities that come with land ownership and our neighbors deserve considerations. I used the "burn ban" as an example that ones land WILL be policed, taxed, regulated, etc., and in the event China, or someone from China owns it (The subject of this thread), they too must meet the requests, demands, regulations of the local authorities. People say "ban selling land to China." Well, does that mean to ANY Chinese person, or to a hedge fund owned in majority by Chinese investors, or just ban the selling of the land to the Chinese government, or all 3? Again, my concern is primarily with the rights of the seller.