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Why People Rob Banks

Why People Rob Banks By Elton Camp Let’s say that I’m a robber and knock over a store I might get a hundred bucks, but not likely more Or I decide that I will mug some guy on the street I never know when it’s a gun-toter I might meet If I should so foolishly stick up the big box store Then I wouldn’t be able to shop there anymore And then, if I break into some rich dude’s place Both a burglar alarm and a bad dog I might face If robbing a bank I’m not taking any personal cash It’s not likely anyone angrily against me will dash The bank doesn’t want to risk its customers shot There’ll be little or no resistance as likely as not But to know the main reason doesn’t take a whiz People rob banks since that’s where the money is

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Date: 10/23/2011 11:40:00 AM
A very sad reason to rob banks.. Elton... I don't agree about bank robbing... but, did you know one of my all time favorite wild west men.. was a bank robber... and i have 2 poems written in his honor..lol... and yes it's all about bank robbing... The all time outlaw.. JESSE JAMES''' enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
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Date: 10/23/2011 11:57:00 AM
Hey PD, Local lore tells us that Jesse James once came through this part of North Alabama while on the run from the law. He supposedly hid out in a place called the Dismals. It's about 15 miles from my house. Elton

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