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Old 07-19-2007   #31 (permalink)
DChristopher
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Default Re: A theory of ownership

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Originally Posted by Rasczak View Post
I'd say people own things out of necessity or luxury more than they ever own anything out of fear. Name a practical example of someone owning something out of fear
1. Guns?

2. "Emergency" savings accounts?

3. Not to delve too far into psychology, but lots of people own certain clothes, not because they like them, but because they fear not looking like they're "supposed to," in their work or social group.
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