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Old 07-18-2007   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: A theory of ownership

Interesting take, yyaaaarrrrrggggggggg. I would adjust it slightly. We have two ways to lay claim to property:
  1. Force
  2. Convince people we ought to own it
Force is obvious. As to the other one, you could convince them through your hard work or through conning them, or maybe some other ways. Our system under law is a bit of both, I think.
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