[supercat]

If you take away the stigma of the law and its consequences,which you would do if there was no government,how do you know that someone today who would not steal would be tempted to,knowing that he can get away with it if he kills you first.

A thief might have a 90% chance of getting away with it. Maybe a little more when he first steps into town, but less after word spreads of his crimes. It wouldn't take long for the thief's odds to catch up with him. And most would-be thieves would know that ahead of time.

[Dead Corpse]

Thieves have been around as long as whores. Right now, we elect a few whores and thieves to office and incarcerate the rest to cut down on thier competition...