[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Agree with the overall sentiment, but the statement “You cannot tax something you do not own.” is clear nonsense.

“Ownership” is one thing, “control” is another, the “ability to tax” is another.

[The Firewall]

Your distinction between “ownership” and “control” is arbitrary.

What practical “ownership” exists when you must pay a tax for the privilege of retaining possession?