That's a money play too. Some of the best farmland in the world is now the endless subarban Boston->DC corridor.
replyWe created the miracle on the desert, and billions were made in real estate.
Much easier to tell Joe homeowner he's not allowed to have a lawn than to close down the country club. Where would the rich relax then?
replyThe country club is also negligible compared to agriculture. Farmers are politically not an attractive punching bag though.
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