I disagree. For example, my ownership of my toothbrush is NOT affected by a war; Therefore I have ownership of my CPU less than full, which, less than full owne

I disagree. For example, my ownership of my toothbrush is NOT affected by a war; Therefore I have ownership of my CPU less than full, which, less than full ownership by definition is some degree of renting. It's a lease protected by international agreements and peacetime, but a lease nontheless. Actually I just realized all ownership is backed only by law. Hmm. I guess consumer protection affords me reimbursement if Intel bricks my CPU. If I'm at war with USA, who cares about consumer protection at that point? :D