Most likely to pay rent and put food on the table. I am sure most of these people would rather be working than breaking the law. Many people are very desperate right now and are to a point of not knowing what else to do to try and take care of their familes.Unfortunately when they get caught it only compounds their problems.
Too expensive, it would be stolen (as it is there are people stealing copper electrical wiring, and copper is much cheaper than gold).
Yes, it can be recycled and can be worth a lot of money. Here in California we often have people stealing copper wires from houses, city lights, and even out of air conditioner systems to sell to recyclers. Often the people stealing the metal are people who have drug addictions.
There are many variables as to your sentence if you are caught stealing copper. The length of your sentence will depend on local laws and how much copper you were caught with. You can expect to serve at least 30 to 60 days, and possibly much longer if the value of the copper was high.
It is bad. Stealing in the workplace is stealing. The people who steal in the workplace usually rationalize their actions but they are only fooling themselves. Stealing is stealing.
Stealing can be influenced by a variety of factors, including addiction. Some individuals with addiction issues may turn to stealing to support their substance abuse habits. However, not all instances of stealing are directly caused by addiction, as motivations for stealing can be complex and multifaceted.
always keep watch of your stuff or always bring it with you so they cant get it
Stealing
people not stealing
apart from stealing, pirates drank a lot of liquor and murdered people, but apart from that, nothing much.
Because copper is relatively easy to smelt.
of course its a crime!
stealing for money or other people.