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There is a balance between letting a single individual stall progress for all of society, and respecting human rights. A single individual certainly should not be able to block the construction of a public transit system that will bring jobs and improve the livelihood of millions. At the same time, the government can provide reasonable alternative accommodations or pay market value (not decided by the individual in question.)

Eliminating NIMBYism and individuals' selfish obstinacy does not need to lead to a global hegemony enslaving billions.