We are best able to utilise the resources of the planet, for the good of mankind, by placing a limit on the quantity of resources which may be controlled by any one person. Where 'controlled' means the individual has the exclusive right to exclude others from the property...
People are able to have better access to the resources they need if there is a limit imposed on (the quantity, by market value of) their ownership. Owning too much means that others are excluded in a less than optimal way. It is better to make sure people can get access to resources, with an upper limit on ownership. An upper limit on land ownership means that others can gain fair access, which is advantageous.
Poor people can get access to land if to own an excess of land is made illegal. Perhaps to hoard land should be made a crime? It is better if we can prevent the hoarding of land.
Poor people would be able to get land of their own if rich people are forced to sell some of their property. Then, why not force rich people to sell (some of) their land?
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