Citizens are not allowed to cross property lines, unlike the severe externalities of the data center.

Americans were all full-blown anarchists during covid and swore up and down covid is worth it for them to mindlessly consoom! They think the same thing over climate change.

But when porky does it? “Well, he’s rich, and I like rich people. So I’ll obey! Porky’s the winner!”

Because the cops would probably shoot them if they did. People with generally stable lives and families are usually pretty risk adverse unless things get really bad. Having to go stay in a Motel 6 for a few days ain't that bad compared to getting a Billy club to the head.

But that would be a crime!