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I've always wondered what odd confusion of emotions could make someone say they are a thief and proud of it.

I can understand those who claim that what they are doing isn't thievery.

I can understand those that don't accept the idea of intellectual property in general.

But for you to both buy into the philosophy that what you are taking is valuable, and ought to be protected---then still steal it proudly..... that is one thing I can't understand.

Aren't people supposed to want to be good?



Aren't people supposed to want to be good?

Many people believe that punishing people whom in their eyes are doing wrong is a good and righteous act, irregardless of any local law. In the legend of Robin Hood, Robin is generally seen as a "good person" and the hero in most tellings, despite being a thief and a criminal.


Sometimes people want to be bad to other people they don't like.


what if you believe being a thief is a good thing?




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