If you start from the assumption that everything (and by extension, everyone) is owned by the government, then this reasoning makes sense. The only reason you h

If you start from the assumption that everything (and by extension, everyone) is owned by the government, then this reasoning makes sense. The only reason you have anything is because the government has allowed you to have it. Of course, the flip side is that if it is all owned by the government, they can choose to take it away at any time because it's not like you earned it. Which is an unfortunate line of reasoning when combined with Basic Income Guarantees..