text: hwk question...? the city is proposing to build a highway leading to the outskirts of the city.  you live in the area and are being forced to sell your house to the gov't so they can tear it down to begin construction.  what are your views?? its called eminent domain.  they will give you the fair market value of your property when they do so.  you can feel bad, angry all you want, but if the action supports or helps the public at large, they are free to do that.