Miami Circle

In chapter 4 a controvery is discussed between the city of Miami, Florida and Michael Baumann. The controversy is disputing whether or not an ancient Tequesta Indian burial ground should be preserved or should Mr. Baumann be allowed to build his skyrise of condominiums.

The land was previously inhabited by the Taquesta tribe. This tribe's history can be found in this burial site. Many people feel as though this land should be preserved and early on many people of many different cultures were willing to fight for the cause. The support for this project seemed to have diminished when people were asked to donate to help with this cause. This issue has now gain national support but money seems to still be an issue.
Micheal Baumann had previously purchased the property for $8 million dollars and had a projected profit of $126 millions dollars. He was unaware of this ancient burial ground and has been very cooperative with the city of Miami but feels as though he should be compensated $50 million dollars.
My question to the readers is as follows: What is to much to pay to preserve our land and in the end is it even worth it when the locals are not willing to contribute at all to the preservation of this land?
By building these condiminiums it will help boost the economy in this area and provide many jobs for poeple in the area. Which would the poeple of Miami prefer and what are the living members of the Tequesta tribe saying about this issue.

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