So I investigated more trying to find if maybe everyone could possibly believe something that is not true. I finally found a very interesting basis for the saying. It's very complex. It was first started by some attorney, student, or teacher, as an exercise to stimulate critical legal thinking. The correct meaning and explanation is vastly beyond any average persons ability to understand and beyond most peoples curiosity.
Many people actually think that possessing something carries some right of ownership.
It is not true. It's totally false. 180 degrees out. Well, if I'm right, and if my question about it ever gets answered, I think all of society could benefit knowing the truth and making attempts to stamp out these stupid, bad, intellectual jokes. Please explain it to me in simple terms that most people can understand so I can publish it here.