I'm not convinced by that; I think theft in many ways deserves a greater penalty. Imagine if I rob 10,000 people of $2,000. Some people won't feel it. Others w

I'm not convinced by that; I think theft in many ways deserves a greater penalty. Imagine if I rob 10,000 people of $2,000. Some people won't feel it. Others will be suicidal and may even commit suicide partially from hopelessness. There also could have ramifications that last years into the future, and cascade. (Can't buy new car to replace old car, don't have enough money now. Old car broke, missed work, got fired, found new job elsewhere that pays less...)