Do Not Steal

Decent human behavior is not that
complicated. A decent, fair society
does not require great insight or
a saintly character. It is basic.

Do not steal. Do not steal someone
else's life or freedom. Do not steal
their use rights or labor. Do not steal
from future generations or the unseen.

Do not hide your theft in complicated
legal fictions or in institutions of force
and ownership. Don't fool yourself.
Just don't do it. Do not steal.

But we do steal. And especially those
who left us with this world stole,
ruthlessly, without considering it theft,
without thought, casually. Damn them.