[fennecfoxen]

Well, we have information on what it looks like when governments seize someone’s land and destroy their house and their life and sometimes their livelihood in the name of Progress (and/or lining the pockets of someone involved with the project). Turns out it’s not actually a pretty picture, even in nations like the US which elevate property rights (see eg Kelo vs New London).

“Society” can be quite cruel and inhumane to individuals, who need strong rights to protect themselves — including property rights.