Crime is a term tied to legality, a construct that originated from coercive hierarchies. Crime has existed ever since coercive hierarchies have existed.

Capitalism dominates our societies at a global scale. Our values and belief systems, the way we interact with one another, even down to the food we eat - are all influenced and dominated by capitalism.

We have the capacity to diverge from viewing capitalism as a tool that’s considered legitimate for our collective liberation. The first step to realizing this capacity is acknowledging capitalism’s hold over our decision making.

Crime is a byproduct of the unlivable conditions we face under capitalism