Unlike England, we do not have the natural three estates. We have one estate and the necessary checks and balances have had to be built into the procedures and methods of election and appointment. Justice Thomas may be correct in his interpretation as far as that goes, but he must also be aware that natural property ownership is a far less powerful entity than is state-recognized property with deeds and titles. The first is mere ownership by possession and is subject to the next person who comes along with a stronger arm and a covetous eye. The second is true property
I can't speak for Justice Thomas, but I do acknowledge that it is the state that enforces the law and protects our rights. It's why we have a state. Nevertheless, IMO, the fact that the state is not the source of our rights is pretty crucial.