Why Does Apple Tempt Us With "Apply to Enclosed Items?"

Unfortunately—like too many others—I find myself in a grand mess because I innocently selected "Apply to Enclosing Folders" while on the system hard drive.
I had been trying to resolve an issue where I was unable to write files to the drive. I selected the icon of the hard drive, went into Permissions and there it was—the solution (or so I thought) hanging there like a ripe peach on a tree within easy reach. I made sure my name and "Read & Write" was selected then checked the "Apply to Enclosed Items."
This has resulted in DISASTER and I have spent the past 24 hours trying (no success so far!!) to fix the mess.
Judging from the number of entries I've seen in this forum as I try to find a solution to my problem, I am shocked that Apple would provide this option in the Permissions area WITHOUT A WARNING of how seemingly innocent act may instead have unexpected, time-consuming and COSTLY results!!!
What is UP with that???

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