• MutilationWave@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Stealing copper, getting under older cars and cutting out catalytic converters, yes. Copper is not a big money maker but it’s better than collecting aluminum cans.

    The problem with 90% of crime is poverty. They do hundreds of dollars of damage to make a few bucks. If we had universal basic income or better safety nets these crimes would nearly vanish overnight.

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      2 months ago

      In a world where correlation does not equal causation, crime would pre-date capitalism.

      Oh. Wait.

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        2 months ago

        Ah yes, the feudal system was ideal for fair treatment and everyone had a roof over their head and a full belly.

        They’re saying poverty is the source of these desperate crime. Doesn’t matter what economic or governmental rule you live under.