Theft isn't a mere nuisance, it's an attack on one of the fundamental buttresses against chaos and violence. The cost of living in a low-trust environment is o

Theft isn't a mere nuisance, it's an attack on one of the fundamental buttresses against chaos and violence. The cost of living in a low-trust environment is orders of magnitude greater than the value of the items stolen. Severe penalties for persistent defection against society are absolutely warranted.