i will pick the best answer or put it to vote
2006-08-30 10:44:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Because many people find it easier to take what they want, rather than do something to earn money to buy it.
It's a cost-benefit/risk-reward analysis. What are the risks of being caught, versus the benefits gained by the theft, versus the costs of obtaining the same thing legally.
Everyone does the same analysis. Most people just come to the conclusion (about most things) that the penalties of being caught outweigh the benefits of theft, and that therefore it's safer and ultimately easier to do thing the legal way.
2006-08-30 10:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of different reasons. Some people are legitimately poor and desperate, not that it justifies it. Some people steal because they are good at it. Other people steal because it is an addiction and some people just steal because they are lazy or cheap and won't work for what they want. I'd guess the most common reason is they probably assume they won't get caught.
2006-08-30 11:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well everyone has their reasons.. some people do it to show off, some need money for various reasons usualy involving drugs or something. it could be for envy, greed. whatever.. it depends on the theif.. the problem is money plays a big role in our society and those people are caught up in that
2006-08-30 10:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by elazrath 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because its very easy to do and the punishment is not severe enough. Some countries they cut your hands off if you steal. Less people would do it if that was the law where you are.
2006-08-30 10:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly uneducated and lazy people do steal
2006-08-30 10:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by funguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to lazy to get a job,they think stealing is easier
2006-08-30 10:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by rayray23_m_es_indy2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HAVE TO HAVE THEM.....IN CASE THE LORD HAS NEED OF SOMETHING....HE USES ONLY THE BEST ONES.....AND ALSO SO THAT WE HAVE SOMETHING TO COMPARE AN HONEST MAN WITH...I GUESS
2006-08-30 10:51:22 · answer #7 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cause people need stuff man, and sloppy people leave out thier stuff man....its thier fault don't ya know man, its not our fault for taking it ok????
2006-08-30 10:49:08 · answer #8 · answered by Joey W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋