human nature

People are intrinsically the same, they need things for themselves. If they don't know how to get them, they just try anything. When someone commits a crime it is because they don't know how to get that food, money or emotional release that they believe themselves to be needing. Some people try things expecting them not to work and then regret them. Some people try things as a cry for help because they don't have the words or anyone to say them to. Not everyone can find that person to talk to, knows what to say, can afford the fee or would even maybe not be listened to. If people are heard and helped, almost all crime and hardship could be avoided. Inventing ways for people to find their answers isn't always enough without implementation and assistance from things like government or religion. Typically, given the option, people choose harmless and peaceful means.