Thieves are the worst. They don't even have the courage to face you down and take your stuff. Nor do they give a shit about you or the impact they have on your well being or situation when they steal from you.

I grew up very poor and was raised to believe that someone who steals from another has a defect in character. It has probably distorted my perspective, because I don't have any respect, sympathy, or mercy for people who steal, their "need" notwithstanding. And I have never really understood why society treats theft so lightly.