I completely agree but that’s a conclusion that requires someone to think deeply about these topics and challenge the common definition of words. Most people haven’t done that, so I was setting that aside in this case. I don’t really blame people for not having challenged deeply held belief systems and categories of transgressive behavior in our society, much as I wish they would.

You cannot do violence against someone else’s property.

You are property of the ruling class, and so they (or their henchmen) are free to damage you.