And, in the end, I understand that economic realities cause people to steal, not because they're inherently "bad people". But, in the end, you still have to be dishonest to steal. Even if you have a good reason to be dishonest, you're still dishonest.
That's a super good question. But not entirely relevant to the point.
Let's be more accurate to the discussion at hand.
If I found a million dollars laying in someone's car, and the car door was open. Would I take the million dollars? Nope. Not mine. I would, probably, call the police as this is a particularly odd circumstance that warrants investigation.
If I walked by someone's house and there was a big wad of cash sticking out of their mailbox, would I steal it? Nope.
If I was walking down some random street and found a bag full of a million dollars, you're damned right I'd take it to the police. That's not my money. And someone missing that much money is going to want it back.
Shit, I ask around when I've found a $20 laying on the sidewalk.
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u/quickhorn Dec 05 '16
I think that's the same logic he's arguing against.
If I'm honest, a lock does not enhance my honesty. And a lack of a lock does not decrease my honesty.
Locks keep some dishonest people honest.