I truly do think that one of the keys of modern civilization is that we've figured out a system where the best way to get ahead is to give people something they want, rather than by killing and stealing.

These people might be the ones tossing books into the Tigris until it runs black with ink, but instead they're "just" abusing people because of their family obligations, bending labor laws, etc.

Not to defend that sort of behavior in any way, but it's better!