Elspamo, believe me, if you dont care if someone gets castrated, one day you'll make a mistake - needn't be theft - and they'll come for you. Same for Mallrat.

You make out like thieves are mythical evil beings from a story, and you're ideas are like dealing with dragons. It's a child's perspective.

These people are human beings who have strayed from the path; they need punishment, sure. But it's not the most anti-social practice in society; you can cause a lot more pain by sacking someone who is trying to support a family. And I don't remember many people calling for physical maiming for that.

have a think about it.