Yea before 1962 or there abouts theft was a crime punishable by death. Maybe the govermunt owes all them there hoss thieves families that twas hung a bunch of money for their civil rights being violated. If someone is stealing from me I have to assume they would as well have no trouble killing me as to avoid getting caught and doing any time. I don't feel sorry for the thief. He had a choice not to steal.