> for example, it's pretty clear that pesticides are causing significant problems for bee populations You are attempting to refute what was said by replacing i

> for example, it's pretty clear that pesticides are causing significant problems for bee populations You are attempting to refute what was said by replacing it with a different argument. What you are touching on is what should happen as a result of theft and/or damage to property. I was pointing out that OPs original statement could be equally valid when reversed.