Same with squatting.
Hilariously, there is an extensive body of microeconomics work on just this topic.
The best leftist take on stealing is that it is wrong, but (especially under capitalism) there are many excusable instances of it (that is, stealing from the right person for the right reason).
Every society I’m aware of, including all AES states, has some laws about property and some prohibition on stealing. Same for every religion. “Legalize theft” is a silly and futile battle to pick. Encouraging people to reassess when stealing is OK – that is, situations where the degree of need outweighs property interests – makes much more sense.
My mistake, wasn’t sure. I’ve seen people say this or close to it seriously.
In a capitalist world, a thief is probably the most hardworking person and a risk taking entrepreneur/disruptor
someone stole your personal property? that’s bad
someone stole your private property you were using to extract rents and surplus value? oh no, you might have to sell your labor
