Junknjohn, you need to read the first paragraph of my post. I covered what you state.
As I stated earlier, ownership comes with certain responsibilities. One person may buy a reproduction sign. It is now their possession and they can sell it as a real sign (haven't broken any law). It's okay for them to do it because it's their possession. Morally, ethically and as a compassionate individual I could never do that. Others, can convince themselves it's okay to do because they live in a free country.
According to you; "Fortunately we live in a country where we can do whatever we like with our possessions as long as we follow the letter of the law.".
I also live in a free country where the current economic climate hasn't made people do some of the very things we speak of (sell fake signs as originals or add neon to original signs) on a regular basis.
Freedom comes at a great cost and it should be exercised with great care and respect. Ownership is one of those freedoms that should be respected.
Last edited by Dave's Garage; Fri Dec 14 2012 08:50 PM.
