Lafayette Bait & Tackle- SOLD.

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It gets tricky. Legally, there are only so many things that a government is allowed to do. If a business is legitimate, the government has to come up with a compelling reason to deny permits and licenses.

Not sure what you mean Kraig. Canada has zoning laws just like the U.S. Even if the Bridge Co. could satisfy its second span needs through the arms-length purchase of only private property, it wouldn't be able to force the Canadian/Windsor/provincial governments to let it build a bridge that they don't want.

Money always talks though. Everybody has a price and perhaps the Canadians have one that the Bridge Co. can satisfy.

[kraig]

Not sure what you mean Kraig. Canada has zoning laws just like the U.S. Even if the Bridge Co. could satisfy its second span needs through the arms-length purchase of only private property, it wouldn't be able to force the Canadian/Windsor/provincial governments to let it build a bridge that they don't want.

Money always talks though. Everybody has a price and perhaps the Canadians have one that the Bridge Co. can satisfy.

Think in terms of the City of Detroit and Strip Clubs. City council keeps denying the transfer of liquor licenses because they don't like the businesses. But, the Strip Clubs are winning in court because not liking the clubs aren't a good enough reason to deny the transfers. As long as a company is operating within its legal parameters, the governments are not in a real position to deny them. There has to be something in the plans that would cause a legal violation.

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I don't understand why all the stories claim that Canada has already purchased land down river and has plans for a separate bridge.

http://www.joc.com/trucking/canada-b...windsor-bridge

http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/3955

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Apples and oranges Kraig. I'm no Canadian zoning expert but I'm certain that under Canadian law the mere financial ability to build an international bridge doesn't bootstrap a property owner into being able to force the government to allow the bridge construction.

[kraig]

Apples and oranges Kraig. I'm no Canadian zoning expert but I'm certain that under Canadian law the mere financial ability to build an international bridge doesn't bootstrap a property owner into being able to force the government to allow the bridge construction.

No it doesn't, and that's not what I'm saying. But, the government does need to supply a valid reason for telling a business no, such as, an environmental impact or something. Otherwise, there's too great a risk of abuse were those that are in favor with the politicians are told yes and those not in favor with the politicians are told no.