Do you do crime for a living?

As a generally law-abiding citizen, I only really get my impressions of criminals through news reports. But it seems like there is a whole underground culture of people who make a living at online scams, extortion, drug dealing, pickpocketing... If you are one of them I would love to know more about your perspectives on life!

BrandNewMan · M

Imagine that .. a liberal ..minimizing the negative aspects of a life of criminal activity ;-) 🤣

Look .. I get that environment and circumstances play a role in a lot of people getting involved in that life. Doesn't make glamorizing the life ok.

Two of the smartest people I ever met were young men of color who grew up very poor. The difference for them .. the family raising them insisted they not only achieve at school, but realize the full potential of their intellect. Both got degrees in Engineering. One went on to Ivy League for law school, a federal judge position for years and years in a private law firm. The other became a global VP of engineering for a pharma company. Two others under similar curcumstances also became engineers and went on to very successful careers of their own.

There is a path to a legitimate life making a better use of your skills and intellect than turning to grift. Wish more effort was put toward raising up those stories than this type of stuff.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

@BrandNewMan Who am I? I'm nobody. I just saw you dumping on my friend's post and wondered why? Then I see you wishing someone would post something positive instead and I'm like, great idea, go do it. But I guess that would take more effort than you are willing to expend. So sad.

As for my posts and shitting on America? What? I love this country and wear it's uniform. Not one single post of mine has ever disrespected this country. I think you have me confused with someone else.

But, I am happy to discuss any of my posts. If something I've posted seems to you to be shitting on America, please, let's talk about it. I'm genuinely interested in how my posts are perceived.

Mamapolo2016 · F

When I went to rehab because I was a drunk, I learned something fascinating about criminal behavior.

Most were there for drug abuse. Some were prostitutes, some were bangers. They all treated me with respect that bordered on embarrassing.

In conversation, they told me it wasn’t just the money or the drugs. It was the THRILL of the lifestyle.