WHY, OH WHY, IS THE STEALING OF ONE KIND OF PROPERTY A CRIMINAL OFFENSE, ANOTHER ONLY A CIVIL TORT?
THE LAW IS VERY POWERFUL IN PROTECTING THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
DAME JUSTICE WITH UNSHEATHED SWORD STANDS GUARD OVER THE CELLAR OF POTATOES.
NO CLAIM UPON THE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY'S OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
Why, oh why, is the stealing of one kind of property a criminal offense, and another only a civil tort?