He accomplished what he wanted, not what society wanted. To think that he owe us to make something of his life is socialism. His only fault was stealing. Had he lived on his own solely on his own then kudos to him.
The thought of living on in a remote environment has entered my mind more than once.
When he considers fishing is too much work and would rather steal food from others, I don't know how you give kudos to him. He apparently felt society should provide for him, only on his terms.
Are you kidding? He wasted his life. Reminds me of Anthony Hopkins in Remains of the Day, but at least his movie character maintained a few relationships with other people.
And, you are right, he doesn’t owe “us” anything; but all of our lives belong to God. We all owe Him. He put us here to work and serve His purposes. Most of us, like this man, waste our lives on pointless pursuits. Fortunately, God still works with failed lives.
My idea of a remote environment would be this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01qnWTd3Deg The intent of my comment had a lot to do with wasted potential & a curiosity as to what would drive somebody to do something like that along with the type of family background that would allow it.