If a man has the right to self-ownership, to the control of his life, then in the real world he must also have the right to sustain his life by grappling with and transforming resources; he must be able to own the ground and the resources on which he stands and which he must use. In short, to sustain his human right

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to self-ownership, a person must also have the right to own and utilize the resources necessary for their survival. This entails the ability to take possession of land and other resources, and to employ them for their own benefit. Without this right, individuals would be limited in their ability to sustain their lives and exercise full control over their own existence. Thus, the right to self-ownership is intrinsically linked to the right to own and utilize resources on which one depends.

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