How often do we say the same thing about people that are poor and have no other options but turning to a life of crime? The police are paid. The retail gangs mi

How often do we say the same thing about people that are poor and have no other options but turning to a life of crime? The police are paid. The retail gangs might not have any employment opportunities. But, how often does someone say "people aren't robots and morale is a thing" about them and mean that crushing poverty leads them to make poor but understandable choices. It's just a thought experiment and something to consider.