If one is both homeless and unemployable, one should rob a bank.

I agree that being homeless sucks compared to being rich. No argument here. 2. While it's true that a successful robber would become a richer person by robbing a bank, he would subsequently become a morally bankrupt individual thereby negating his gains. The guilt one might feel for stealing from hard working individuals who have done nothing deliberate to warrant you taking their money might be too much for some to bear. Just because one person (the robber) might prosper from this endeavor doesn't mean that it's good for all of the people being stolen from. Further, while I'm not necessarily attempting to utilize a utilitarian argument here, I'm still acknowledging the fact that everyone has a right to their own property (money) and as such it would be wrong for one to steal. 3. I agree with Pro that life in prison can seem like a good thing in comparison to living on the streets. However, I'm sure that a homeless shelter or even a cardboard box would be preferable than sharing a cell with Bubba, your new daddy. In prison, people are raped, mugged, stolen from, abused, confined and helpless/hopeless. On the street, one can always sucker that fella or 2 into buying you a slice of pizza (much better than that prison food) or a beer. [ Counter Argument ] Although I've countered Pro's points with some good and notable arguments, I'd like to say that Pro's suggestion might be onto something. However, I still maintain that stealing is inherently wrong. In that case, I propose that a desperately homeless and unemployable individual seek alternative options, preferably in this order: (1) Find a sugar daddy/mama to care for you. This may require a lot of work and lying, but it'd be well worth it. (2) Fake being crazy. Being sent to a mental institution can be just as rewarding as being sent to prison. Plus, if it's minimal security, you'll get a lot of cool benefits, better food, sympathy points (instead of harsh judgment), you don't fear being raped or hurt, etc. Plus, there's always the opportunity for improvement (and maybe help? ), you get free therapy which most people desperately need, and best of all - free drugs to keep you sedated :D You might also meet a friend or lover; they may or may not be crazy, but the way I see it, we all date a few crazies. (3) Finally, one should seek to send themselves to jail by committing what is known as a victimless crime - not robbing a bank. An example of a "victimless crime" is smoking marijuana; however, we all know that you are only really penalized for SELLING drugs - not consuming them. As such, I propose that said individual become a drug dealer. It's an industry that doesn't really discriminate on potential employees, and there's always a market demand for the product(s). Moreover, it embraces capitalism and promotes people to do their best work. It is not violating the rights of another (like stealing does) but instead lets consumerism and personal liberty prevail. Drug dealers are actually contributing to society instead of hindering it. If weak people give in to temptations and become useless and unproductive members of society, it's better we weed them out (hehe - pun intended). Only people who don't give in and/or can remain functional should be considered useful individuals performing jobs and roaming the streets. (5) Anyway, in case there is a problem with my aforementioned suggestion, I recommend that one have sex for money. One's own retardation may stand in the way of them becoming a successful drug dealer (or even properly robbing a bank); however, even the dumbest and ugliest mother effers can get laid. I propose that the homeless individual should attempt to prostitute themselves in order to make a living. That way, at the very least they are getting off (beneficial to one's self esteem and overall happiness and mood stability). At best, they are getting laid AND paid. At worst, they re arrested for their "crime" and get sent to jail - with the same benefits Pro suggests - but they accomplish this punishment in a more moral way; by not infringing upon the rights of others.