We're talking about crime? Oh, in that case people who resort to crime becuase of poverty aren't lazy, but smart. It would be more stable to get a job, but if that's not enough to protect yourself and your family, resorting to crime may be the only logical thing to do. 'Exceptional times call for exceptional methods' as Ozymandias would say (or something similar).
P.S. Watched the episode of Southpark about 'The Coon', rofl. Obvious Batman and Watchmen influence. It was great. Anything where Cartman violently assaults some random guy (with claws) is awesome in my books.