Difference between revisions of "What Is Property?"
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Ronnie claims ownership of some land and pays Eddie to enforce that right against the denizens of Dallas. Eddie tells them "you have a duty not to use this land because Ronnie has the right and I will pop anybody who does." | Ronnie claims ownership of some land and pays Eddie to enforce that right against the denizens of Dallas. Eddie tells them "you have a duty not to use this land because Ronnie has the right and I will pop anybody who does." | ||
| − | * Ronnie is a '''RightHolder''' with the right to the land. | + | * Ronnie is a '''RightHolder''' (owner) with the right to the land. |
| − | * Eddie is an '''Enforcer''' who makes threats and follows up if Ronnie's right is violated. In the US, the enforcer is the government. | + | * Eddie is an '''Enforcer''' (an other) who makes threats and follows up if Ronnie's right is violated. In the US, the enforcer is the government. |
| − | * The denizens of Dallas are '''DutyBearers''': a duty not to use the land is forced on them by Eddie, otherwise they could use the land for themselves. | + | * The denizens of Dallas are '''DutyBearers''' (others): a duty not to use the land is forced on them by Eddie, otherwise they could use the land for themselves. |
| − | * The land is a '''Thing''' that is controlled by the right. | + | * The land is a '''Thing''' (property) that is controlled by the right. |
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