I wasn't getting that philosophical. I just think "ownership" isn't 100% consistent with property that can be confiscated by the government if you fail to make an annual payment.
on the other hand, I do feel like I "own" my bike. the government won't try hard to help me if someone steals it, but I don't need to pay some central authority in perpetuity to keep it. I guess you could argue that the trouble I go to to avoid theft is in some sense a "payment", but that becomes a bit abstract for me.
on the other hand, I do feel like I "own" my bike. the government won't try hard to help me if someone steals it, but I don't need to pay some central authority in perpetuity to keep it. I guess you could argue that the trouble I go to to avoid theft is in some sense a "payment", but that becomes a bit abstract for me.