[__MatrixMan__]

The natives lost something, to be sure, but I'm not sure it was property. Property is created when you kick everyone else out. I assume that's the rationale behind "property is theft," it used to be everybody's and now it's yours.

[gtowey]

You're correct. They didn't lose property as they had no legal concept of ownership. Instead they lost their homes, their culture, and their lives. How lucky for them!

[__MatrixMan__]

If they work hard enough, perhaps they can buy some of it back. How civilized.