Originally Posted by Blue Order

Who would think it a reasonable use of "property" for a private "owner" to repaint a Van Gogh to suit his whims? The Van Gogh, is, after all, his "property," to do with as he pleases, and yet I suspect that many who unthinkingly put forth the meaning-laden phrase "it's your property" would take nevertheless take offense at the destruction of "property" that is held in stewardship for future generations.