> But the way to stop people stealing to survive is to help them find some more productive way to survive. I agree with this completely – ultimately, you have

> But the way to stop people stealing to survive is to help them find some more productive way to survive. I agree with this completely – ultimately, you have to find a better and more sustainable solution. But right now, some people know they can commit crime in San Francisco, and see it through with relatively few consequences, causing a concentration of crime in the city. It provides an incentive to crime… and ultimately, ignoring it won't make it go away either.