Yes, because the stolen prototype is just about Steve's ego, and not, for example, about calming the fears of the economic powerhouses of the entire area (and s

Yes, because the stolen prototype is just about Steve's ego, and not, for example, about calming the fears of the economic powerhouses of the entire area (and state). I'm sure all the other silicon valley co's would sleep better knowing that, if one of their prototypes (physical or otherwise) got "lost" and then sold to a news outlet, nothing would happen legally. The "finder" and "buyer" appear to have committed a crime. Asking the police to investigate a crime is not exactly fascism. I think you'll find, in fact, that it's the very definition of probity. And the very fact that there's a special tech-related crimes task force shows you that the area govt knows it has to protect its economic powerhouses, and is eager to do so. If you want to be wise, you have to think beyond your narrow little window. Things do not just happen to one person, or one company, they happen in a system. End of story.