Everyone is affected by this and its scary...the only saving grace to the situation is I'm in an industry that sadly gets a lot more work in bad times (security). I've noticed a steady increase in thefts over the past few months. Just yesterday someone ripped my stereo out of my car...probibly to sell for all of $10
I would have GIVEN that person what it was worth, just because I know how hard things are and how it feels like you're never going to get ahead.

Thanks for posting