I don't have a problem with someone transforming land and subsequently renting that land to recoup the cost of materials and labor. My issue is that the state e

I don't have a problem with someone transforming land and subsequently renting that land to recoup the cost of materials and labor. My issue is that the state enables profits far in excess of cost by granting the original proprietor a permanent title to that land without having to occupy or use it. Outside of the threat of state violence, I see little reason why we should recognize absentee property claims as legitimate.