I think the show does a good job of demonstrating the constant threats to land ownership, even though it is overly dramatic in some cases. I take the condemnation threats and the corporate buyout threats to demonstrate that no matter how much a land owner wishes it were true, someone out there always wants what they have accumulated. It is a constant struggle to keep those forces at bay and just enjoy what you've built. That is particularly true of folks that have worked to create and maintain good quality ranches in beautiful areas of the country. We have people wonder onto our ranch all the time. In some cases, they simply have no concept of private property rights. In others, there was deliberate poaching or squatting going on. Absent the violence that is used for theatrics, most of the threats alluded to in the show have presented themselves during our family's ranching life. Being along the Texas border, we have also had threats of violence and a few close calls. It simply never ends. I've enjoyed the show, but obviously recognize the dramatization present in the writing. I'm looking forward to the spinoff series as well. The production company is nearing the completion of the purchase of the 6666s Ranch in Texas. My understanding is that a show is being prepared to follow that ranching empire. I hope that they continue with these shows as it is better than anything else on tv.
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