Stealing is wrong. And piracy is stealing.
But the one book that inspired me the most was
The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel. This detailed a
true story of
Christopher Thomas Knight. A man who escaped to the harsh and thick Maine woods at only
20 years old and was never seen again for 27 years. He did not see a single human face during all those years. Not even his own. He survived by setting a camp in a well-hidden spot and sneaking out at night and breaking in empty homes, which were usually second homes or private cabins. He stole food, propane tanks and
lots of AAA batteries.
And how does this relate with this thread? One thing he enjoyed stealing were
books. He really loved reading.
Eventually he was caught and jailed in 2013. Everyone were amazed and tried to contact him, but he denied all their requests. But why did he consent with the journalist Michael Finkel? Because Michael sent a letter to him telling how both of them were very similar. Both loved nature, were at the same age, introverted etc but especially both loved books.
But why am I writing all this? Well, Christopher Knight is
definitely a criminal. He has caused a total of $100,000 in damage in the span of 27 years. He caused a lot of paranoia in the state. He could've been a terrorist, a kidnapper, or whatever because people didn't even know if it was even one person doing all of it. But the judge said any sentence longer than 7 months of jail would be cruel. Many people also felt bad for him. Why did so many people felt sympathy towards a criminal who committed over 1,000 counts for burglary and trespassing? Even after he served his very short sentence, Michael paid him a visit. He admitted to feeling suicidal. It was the saddest part of the book that I even shed a tear while reading it. Despite being grown up men, both Christopher and Michael stood there crying after Christopher told his unfortunate news. Why did Michael cry for a convicted burglar?
Anyways, stealing is always wrong. But for some odd reason, this thread really reminds me of that book. If any of you guys really have to steal something at some point in your life, you can remember this story