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I knew I'd get blasted for saying "fine" - I absolutely do not think it's fine to steal anything. But what I mean is that there is a distinction to be made between a non-violent phone-snatching that's over in a few seconds and an acid attack. In the former case, yes, perhaps those crimes would stop if there was no longer an economic justification and the perpetrators had better opportunities. In the second case, no - those people are sickos and are doing it because they like hurting others. Improving their prospects won't stop those crimes.