The law naturally, and rightly, draws a big distinction between simple theft and robbery. If he was shoplifting diapers and food, there might be a case for symp

The law naturally, and rightly, draws a big distinction between simple theft and robbery. If he was shoplifting diapers and food, there might be a case for sympathy, but using a deadly weapon to take by force implies a willingness to murder or maim innocent victims to get what you want. The use of, or threat with the means of, violence against the innocent in anything other than self defense should never be excused in society. I too can't find any value in the writings of someone willing to relax that standard to make a point.