Why I Don't Want To Be A Criminal

You have to wonder sometimes if people can really be a dumb as they appear. I love to watch reality police shows. One that I recently viewed showed clips from video surveillance camera. Of course, in the clips, were individuals that were somewhat less than clever. In general they were falling out of ceilings and covering their head, but not their face to avoid being recognized. Obviously they are not showing the more astute criminals that got away, but still I wonder can anyone be that stupid? How about the criminals in this article. So you drive down the road without your seat belts on and a car load of stolen credit cards, checks and ID's. Nothing like drawing your attention to yourself. What were these two thinking? It never ceases to amaze me that, even when caught red handed, thieves will deny they were doing anything. One show used a car as bait for thieves. They parked the car in a place it would likely be stolen and then waited. Unfortunately for the unsuspecting criminals once they were down the street a piece the engine was shut off and the doors automatically locked. Sort of like a roach hotel (perfect analogy). I will never forget one guy who fell into the trap. Once the police caught up to the jail on wheels he said "I didn't do anything". Oh you were walking by the car and it sucked you in and drove off with you inside, right? Who wants to be on a list of people with a fleet of cars with radios and guns and computer systems that work with other people in other places that have the same stuff? What about people who take video of themselves committing crimes. "OK, everyone ready. This will be take one. Ready, commit the crime!!!." Like the two that rammed a van into a tree and then collected the insurance money to pay off a debt. Did I mention they video taped the event. Maybe they just wanted to have a memento of the cherished vehicle. To bad it fell into the hands of a disgruntled ex-spouse. Wouldn't it just be safer to obey the law?