Do the research Roy. Maximum probation for armed robbery after sentence is 3 years. Felony level theft jumps from $750 to $2000. It's ridiculous that someone can steal $1999 worth of somebody else's hard earned property and not even spend a night in jail.  I believe if you commit those crimes, we get a break from you while you think about it in prison.  While you're in prison, you even have the chance to work and get an education. I guarantee most law-abiding citizens would agree. What you obviously don't believe in Roy is this thing called "personal accountability"...