You don't have to see endless expansion as a good thing. You have to recognize that it is inevitable.
A good Reublican President, Teddy Roosevelt saw to it that we will always have plenty of National Parks and Forests. That land will be preserved and is arguably the most beautiful on earth.
Our children are growing up, and they want what Mom & Dad gave them as kids. They want to provide a nice home in a safe neighborhood, good schools and freedom for their children. That means expansion.
Well, I do realize it's inevitable, which means, for the things I really value, I'm lucky to be alive today, because it'll eventually be gone.
For my part, looks like I'll not be having kids, so at least I'm not adding to it.