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 <i>anything</i> is because the government has allowed you to have it.<p>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&#x27;s not like you earned it.<p>Which is an unfortunate line of reasoning when combined with Basic Income Guarantees..