I generally agree with what you are saying. "If I own a piece of land then by virtue of that ownership I get an almost unlimited veto on what is allowed to be

I generally agree with what you are saying. "If I own a piece of land then by virtue of that ownership I get an almost unlimited veto on what is allowed to be done to that piece of land." However, this is the way people wished it worked. Due to zoning, eminent domain, and other laws, there is a lot that can be forced on land owners. Then we can even get into deed restrictions and easements.