Expropriation Is What Pirates Do Best

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Expropriation of land and buildings is unethical; it should be viewed as piracy because the government is literally taking your personal property. It is supposed to be used towards: “…enlarge or improve public buildings, roads, parks and services.” (British Columbia Provincial Government, 2012) However, this isn't always the case and there is no standard or regulation to what defines these improvements/services and no consequences if these benefits do not come to fruition.

The definition of expropriation is to dispossess someone of property; to take it away. The definition of piracy is considered an act of robbery. When the government moves in on a piece of property and obtains ownership of the asset against the owners will; this is theft. The only difference is a legislation which is merely a piece of paper which states they have the right to take it away from you. The government states that they will use the land to better the public and however this undermines any other plans the owner may have had for the property. The thing about buildings and land is that they can transcend generations and while the current owner may not have the resources to develop their property the government is taking this opportunity from the owners children and all other future generations because the government knows what is best. Ultimately the government obtains your property without your full consent and it is precisely this reason which makes it unquestionably unethical. It is what pirates do best; plundering the land from the sea without commission from a sovereign nation. There was no authority over the pirates and they did as they pleased; much like current governments which act as one entity and the highest authority. Suppose you protest se...

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...omises are not met. Taking any object from another person who is not using the item to another person’s maximum benefit, is an action best left for a pirate.

Works Cited

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