A “Deep” Question… ;)
When someone owns land, do they own it to a certain depth or all the way to the center of the earth?
I dunno...but if it is true then I'm a happy guy. 😁
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in most states you only own i think 3-5ft. otherwise you have to get permits
@jaileybeann16 That's true. When you want to build on your land, it's aalllll about the permits. And inspection. 🙄😒
@slowdecline48 Technically (depending on the legal system and how it is worded) the state owns the land and we pay taxes like rent. You need to have a permit to dig up to a certain depth. Some countries even have laws requiring you to surrender any treasure you find on your own land to the government. In some countries, the government has the right to seize your land if they discover petroleum, critical minerals or artifacts of archaeological importance. And don’t forget about airspace—you only own your land up to a certain altitude (Public airspace and regulations). In some countries, you can’t casually launch a rocket or send up a hot air balloon without permission.
@azurePond If the state owns the land, then what good is the title to it?...you have a point, though. Even though legally one can "possess" land, if you become delinquent on your taxes the government can (& usually will) seize it for payment. As for the rest, I'm glad I don't live in any of those countries. The US has its problems, for sure...but citizenship still has its perks. Besides everything you stated, in some parts of the world you can lose your land (or other assets) just because governing officials are corrupt & greedy enough to make up a reason to confiscate it. In other words, Third World 🐂💩. Even here, we have a similar problem with civil forfeiture law...one of the more egregious consequences of the War On (Some) Drugs. I doubt the policy will ever be revoked, as local & state law enforcement agencies benefit from it.
@slowdecline48 I mostly meant China....lol...and other communist nations.
@slowdecline48 Yeah I understand your concern... Apologies for the delay but I went to google more about it ... but government land control and asset seizures are not exclusive to 'Third World' countries. Many developed nations, including the USA, the UK, Canada and European countries, have laws regulating land use, minerals, airspace and even the depth at which you can dig on private property. But it is true that corruption exacerbates the misuse of these laws in the 3rd world and life is difficult there.. ngl, but the rising Global south is doing better when it comes to "individual rights "... Take Brazil, Thailand, India.... Okay the rest from the google... We do not own our land..not really....not in all cases..😭
🔹 Civil Asset Forfeiture & Eminent Domain (U.S. & Beyond)
- In the U.S., civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement to seize property suspected of being connected to a crime—even without a conviction.
- The U.S. eminent domain doctrine permits the government to seize private land for "public use," as seen in Kelo v. City of New London (2005).
- The U.K. and Australia use compulsory purchase orders to seize land for infrastructure.
🔹 Mineral & Petroleum Rights
- In the U.S., private landowners may not own the mineral rights below their land. The government or corporations often have legal claim to underground resources, as seen in Texas and North Dakota’s oil fields (U.S. Bureau of Land Management).
- 🔹 Digging Depth & Archaeological Discoveries
- In Germany, private property owners must obtain permits to dig below a certain depth, and any historical artifacts found belong to the state (German Cultural Heritage Laws).
- In the U.K., under the Treasure Act 1996, if you find valuable artifacts on your land, you must surrender them to the state (British Museum).
🔹 Public Airspace & Launch Restrictions
- In the U.S., you do not own airspace above a certain height—it belongs to the public under FAA regulations. Flying drones or launching rockets requires federal approval (FAA Airspace Regulations).
- In Canada, the Aeronautics Act limits private airspace use, and even flying a drone over your property may require approval (Transport Canada).
- In Australia, launching a private rocket requires government clearance from the Australian Space Agency (ASA Regulations).
🔹 Land Confiscation for 'Public Interest'
- In China, land is state-owned, and authorities can reclaim it for development with little recourse for landowners (China Land Management Law).
- In Italy and Spain, authorities can seize land for cultural preservation under strict heritage laws (Italian Ministry of Culture).
Of all these I was actually talking about China, In China you are just tenants even if you own the land. But then again, China "performs" democracy..it is a communist country based on well...Communism ..so we cant really say "individual rights and freedom"
How is Azure so smart???
@jesusredeemedme2425 She was born with the potential & developed it, like me. 😎
@slowdecline48 and @jesusredeemedme2425 Thank you.. It means a lot 🥹
@jesusredeemedme2425 That was not me.. I googled it 😂
We were worried about you <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 Aww... thank you Jesusredeemedme! I sometimes take breaks from the cyber world—going radio silent for a week. But I’m so glad to be back—I missed you all! 💖
@azurePond
We missed your fun-ness! <3
My pseudonym is Kiara, btw, if you prefer to use that <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 Thank you Kiara! I missed your fun-ness too🥹
@jesusredeemedme2425 nope! You only own till 6 feet down, any further belongs to the dead
