MrSmith Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 What if somebody on benefits refuses to work? Or do forced labour for benefits? More imortantly, does man have access to land resources which allow him to grow enough food to feed himself, build a dwelling and business premesis, extract enough energy resources to power said dwelling, and a business premesis? Yes, all they need to do is get a job and earn enough money to buy it or rent it. But it’s not for everyone, and it would be impossible if 65 million people wanted to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 You still require the produces of a larger landowner? You must work for the land. And a man without land must work for the produce of the land. Yet he cannot produce anything from the land himself. You appear to be suggesting that at birth one should be allocated a plot of land in which to grow crops and build a house. Once all the land is allocated, where would the additional land come from to give to the increasing population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yes, all they need to do is get a job and earn enough money to buy it or rent it. But it’s not for everyone, and it would be impossible if 65 million people wanted to do it. So why do we import more food than we can possibly grow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 So why do we import more food than we can possibly grow? Because there are too many people living on our island to be sustained by our island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 IF you have 4 acres they can do. There is an acre per person in the UK. I doubt you can use it intensely enough to warrant your use of the land in terms of 'land productivity'. This is a list of the biggest land owners, as you can see much of the land is owned by the people for the benefit of the people. The Forestry Commission 2,571,270 acres The National Trust 630,000 acres Defence Estates, for the Ministry of Defence 592,800 acres The Pension Funds 550,000 acres Utilities: water,electricity, railways 500,000 acres The Crown Estate 358,000 acres The RSPB 321,237 acres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Because there are too many people living on our island to be sustained by our island. Which rather suggests not everyone can buy their own land and grow their own food doesn't it? It is the Good Life, whether people want it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenia Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you run out of land we could invade France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Which rather suggests not everyone can buy their own land and grow their own food doesn't it? It is the Good Life, whether people want it or not. Isn't that what I already said? Yes, all they need to do is get a job and earn enough money to buy it or rent it. But it’s not for everyone, and it would be impossible if 65 million people wanted to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I know plenty people on the dole, many could undercut you. Should they sign off and compete for your 4 acres? Undercut you and grow their own veg? They could always try working, save some money, buy their own 4 acres (agricultural land isn't very expensive), and then try to undercut him. That's how capitalism works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 What do you want to do with the land? Being a farmer is not profitable these days. Intense work for low profit. Building, property is not so profitable and there are few buyers. I want a piece of beach and nice weather. It produces relaxation, happines, joy. People can come and we can have a party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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